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Roman carnelian intaglio ring engraved with a pair of lovers, ca. 100 BC - AD 50

Eve and the serpent, silver buckle, Félix Rasumny, ca. 1900

Trajan’s Column. A roman warrior is fighting while is carrying a head of an enemy in the mouth  like a trophy

“An amethyst intaglio depicting a hedgehog, a creature that has long fascinated humans with its spiny exterior and unique appearance. The engraving is rendered in fine detail, capturing the essence of the animal's body, including its spikes, pointed face, and short legs. The heavy gold ring that holds the intaglio is a work of art in its own right. The round hoop and raised cell for the gem are expertly crafted, with a sense of heft and durability that speaks to the value of the piece. Intaglios with animal depictions were highly popular in ancient Rome, as they were seen as a way to capture the power and beauty of the natural world. From lions and tigers to birds and insects, the Romans were fascinated by the diversity of life on earth and sought to capture its essence in their art. Animal intaglios were often worn as a symbol of strength, courage, and power, reflecting the values and beliefs of Roman society.”

I had to sanitize all the live plants in my boa's tank Sunday so I took her (?) outside to see her beautiful iridescence!

- via pinkmochhi on tw 

If you like fairies or are one, here’s my current collection of vintage fairy imagery.

Some more ceramic critters from earlier in the spring! A few more posts and I'll finally, briefly, be caught up on the sold work backlog 😅

Vintage Uncommon 14 Hong Kong Alta Moda Doll Clone, New Outfit, Eyes, Wig ebay steampunkhamster

temu

Peg wins

shapely sugar bowl