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Breathtaking! And as always...I "stumbled" on this rare mosaic icon while looking for facts and images for another long post....which I hope to be able to post quite soon.
Description (timeline auctions text):
Circa 6-10th century AD. A ceramic mosaic icon mounted on a 17th-18th century AD Russian icon; the mosaic created with black and purple rectangular border depicting a female face in a green headdress on a cream background; the block with red pigmentation and gilded surround; sliding bar to rear.
To take a closer look and find out more about this exquisite work of art you should go to timelineauctions.com.
If you intend to purchase it, please let me know. Really.
If you intend to purchase it, please let me know. Really.
syncronicity, I think thats what it is called, when you are thinking and looking for something and WOW it happens it appears in front of your eyes.
ReplyDeleteI have been dreaming with micromosaics lately...
lovely art!
Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, if only I had seen this before Antonella Gallenda's class!
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