[IMG] I'm not so sure about the 1; looks like the inner edge of the cartouche to me.
I thought it was Hathor.
Looks like it was made in a mold taken from an ancient Greek coin. I see the head as Athena.
That's how I see it too. It's definitely of the vanitas type, with the notable exception of the absence of a skull. It's very spare over all,...
Let's bring it forward where we can see it: [IMG]
I keep seeing this as jolie folie asiatique. Welcome back. :kiss::kiss:
Initials look like J__ Maybe a T or F, from what is visible. Would be surprised if he is anyone we've ever heard of.
It is the detail that made me ID it as Golgotha rather than as Calvary.
Seems to really have had it in for religion/Christianity: Golgotha toppling; the body of Jesus flying off the cross. Candle can be either the...
I see religion & other intellectual productions falling away, about to go up in flames, while time & space remain firm. Vanity of vanities. All...
Does anyone have an idea of the purpose of the second box, the one with the ear/handle? To me looks like for handing around sweets, nuts,...
Great find. Others: https://www.pba-auctions.com/en/lot/3309/903060?...
I was agreeing with INH about some of the writing. I have no thoughts on whether or not the figure was always a lamp base.
That's what I am assuming, that is worn low on the bosom, Think pulse taking is the main thing they do that requires timing.
I have a puzzle box that, now I think about it, was probably made from a single block of wood. I have several wood bowls that are, I think, lathe...
You didn't by chance ask him what the structure in the inside is for? Know you probably don't want to bug him again. Cufflinks/studs?
What a pretty thing for a utilitarian item. Some patients must have found it cheery. Did she wear it where you would place a decorative brooch...
No, the account seems no longer to be active.
It would look best with a watch of the same colored metal.
Oh good, that's sorted. Obviously I'm not paying full attention. One of them was definitely better than the other. This also clears up the...
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