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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

A Greek gold and garnet earring with Siren. Hellenic period, circa 4th-3rd century B.C.

Robin Wilson said...: Okay ~ how absolutely and utterly beautiful is that?!? I am in awe of the craftsmanship that they were able to achieve without the tools and resources we have today. Thank you so much for sharing.; April 28, 2015 at 6:33 PM
Natalia Khon said...: The same thing amazes me too! Well, it is lost wax casting... that was carved, I assume, in actual bees wax. I personally would not want to carve something like this in bees wax :) And I cannot even imagine how it was polished...; April 29, 2015 at 8:11 AM
KATE SARSFIELD said...: Totally agree, the workmanshhip is in a league of its own. The amount of detail is phenomenal and the technical expertise is superb.; April 30, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Natalia Khon said...: With the modern materials it would be embarrassing to at least not match this quality... I might challenge myself one day!; April 30, 2015 at 1:11 PM