Almost all cast objects required polishing on their edges and interiors to smooth the imperfections caused by the manufacturing process
For related example see: Birgit Schlick-Nolte "Reflections on Ancient Glass from the Borowski Collection" (2002) pl
reflecting the refined aesthetic of Imperial glyptic workshops
the vessel of Joseph of Arimathea was used to catch the blood of Christ at the crucifixion
Jade was traded and exchanged among elite members as a luxury item all over the pre-Hispanic American world and is often found in elite burial contexts as personal adornments
Egyptian Faience Rosette, New Kingdom, ca. 1295 - 1190 BCE Price - $5500 - $10000 Almost all cast objects requiredRosettes, such as this lovely example, have a long history in Egyptian decorative architecture and were popular at most palace sites. Constructed entirely of faience, the distinctive eight white petals depict a flowering daisy, that contrasts wonderfully against a pale grey background. Sometimes, a gold nail was inserted through the central hole to secure it to a palace wall, thus forming decorative borders and ornamental bands. Rosettes give us a