life can be so beautiful

Unknown, Abstract Bird Alternate Title: 鳥 Japan, 19th century Cryptomeria or cedar wood with inlays 2 9/16 x 15/16 x 7/8 in. (6.6 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm) Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (M.87.263.129) LMCA

Source: NASA

Viktor Pivovarov

Esaias van Hulsen Mezzotint Engravings, 1620

Beach finds, 2023-01-01

Kiakshuk, Inuit Artist, Sea Monsters Devouring a Whale, 1961, Cape Dorset

Colour stonecut on japan paper, 1969

[ID: a postage stamp depicting two harbor seals. end ID]

"monastic cells" - miniature models made by nuns, where they depicted themselves as little dolls praying in their monastic rooms. they can be found in museums in france, belgium, and switzerland. crosses, images, and quotes from the bible, as well as everyday items are meticulously crafted.

Horse pattern from Filet Crochet Vol. 3 A (1979)

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