Amber gold-bound disc. Enalrged detail. Actual size 1inch (2.5cms) approx.
As a link from this site says. Did they have a magnifying glass? The level of detail (the holes are 1mm) and the perfection of the circular indents (inlaid with gold leaf), must have taken a craftsman (or woman, should that be Craftsperson in the PC world?).
|
|
Image Credit: Bath Academy of Art
Posted by wysefool
15th May 2007ce |
NB: Unless otherwise stated, this image is protected under the copyright of the original poster and may not be re-used without permission.
|
|