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Tollymore Forest Park

I got three leopard geckos ready for new homes!!

65cm/3,2ft long

weighted

jointed arms

super clear 3D eyes

adopt one from my shop:

The Five Mothers of Scarlatti Dawes - Submitted by SeesawSiya

someone sitting at home alone, an active alcoholic, squandering your charity, drinking all day is better situation than a street homeless alcoholic. someone using drugs in your charity house is better than them doing the same w no shelter

most of you would not like most street homeless people, I definitely don’t and didn’t when I was street homeless. for every one person who uses unconditional shelter to turn themselves around, someone else will do jack shit and very slowly, if ever, work through the issues that made them homeless, will maybe never be able to live independently. still better than street homelessness, still worth doing. ultimately either you believe that shelter should be universal or you don’t

This sword is more than 2,200 years old. The elaborate hilt was carved from a piece of rock crystal and then embellished with turquoise stones and intricate patterns of inlaid gold.

Above: a close-up of the ornately-decorated hilt

The blade itself was forged from bronze, and it has a greenish-blue patina that was naturally produced over time.

Above: some of the damage and discoloration on the blade

As this article explains:

This bronze sword from the Warring States period stands as a testament to engineering and artistic excellence. Meticulously detailed, the sword features a slender, formidable blade that would have delighted its owner both in battle and aesthetically.

However, the true star of this sword lies in its exquisitely decorated hilt. Adorned with inlays of rock crystal, turquoise, and gold, the hilt showcases the remarkable technical and artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans. These precious materials not only enhance the sword’s visual appeal but likely communicate the status and affluence of its owner.

The sword’s intricate craftsmanship and use of rare materials suggest it was likely commissioned by a wealthy and influential individual, such as a high-ranking military commander or an aristocratic elite.

Sources & More Info:

History, News, and Archaeology: The Jeweled Sword of Ancient China

Brewminate: Metallurgical Evolution in Ancient China