04 Mar 2026

What am I looking at: Coronation Mugs

During the British period of the island, on the occasion of a new regent’s coronation e.g. of Edward VII or …

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25 Feb 2026

What am I looking at: Players Cards

Players cigarettes used to contain small collectable cards within each box, which advertised various items or parts of the British …

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18 Feb 2026

What am I looking at: Şerbetlik

Large brass Sherbet Jug (Şerbet Güğümü or Şerbetlik) with shoulder strap, matching cup holder with belt, and a pitcher with …

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11 Feb 2026

What am I looking at: Ecclesiastical oil lamp

Glazed ceramic egg, part of a hanging ecclesiastical oil lamp, decorated with the design of the Holy Spirit in the …

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04 Feb 2026

What am I looking at: Cupping jars

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine whose benefits make it still active today.

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28 Jan 2026

What am I looking at: Souvenir map

Detailed map of Cyprus and the Near East, printed on a silk handkerchief.

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21 Jan 2026

What am I looking at: Menu at the Government House

The menu at the Government's House for the Queen's Birthday

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14 Jan 2026

What am I looking at: Hammam Sandals

The wooden sandals women used to wear at the hammam.

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07 Jan 2026

What am I looking at: Divit

A unique exhibit from CVAR's collection

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