Favorite place
Somewhere in a forest in the mountains, behind a camera. Here: Abruzzo, at the foot of Monte Velino. Leica R5 with 35 mm Summicron on Lomochrome Turquoise film, about this time last year.
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proto seapunk computer setup
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Ancient Necklace from Georgia (South Caucasus), c. 100-200 CE: this necklace is almost 2,000 years old; it includes an amulet case with a ram's head carved in amethyst, a garnet-studded perfume vial, and a chain woven from gold
The necklace features two unique pendants:
The uppermost pendant is a hollow, puck-shaped medallion with a removable lid that opens from the front, allowing the pendant to be used as a container/locket (possibly for a textual amulet or similar item); the lid is decorated with an amethyst relief of a ram's head, along with a ring of alternating turquoise and garnet stones. Turquoise tiles can also be seen running along the outer edge of the amulet case.
The second pendant is a hollow, pear-shaped container used for storing perfume or incense. The body of this second vessel (and its cap, which forms the top of the pendant) is decorated with a series of garnet "spikes."
Both pendants are made of gold, and the primary chain is crafted from a series of gold strands that have been twisted into a thick wicker-work pattern.
This necklace was found in the ancient necropolis of Armaziskhevi (located near Mtskheta, Georgia) which is a site that was once used by members of the local aristocracy, including the provincial governors (Pitiakhsh) and high-ranking nobles (Eristavi) of Kartli/Iberia, in what is now the Republic of Georgia.
I know I've mentioned this in some of my previous posts, but just for reference, here is a map showing the location of modern-day Georgia:
Sources & More Info:
Georgian National Museum: Necklace with Medallion & Perfume Vial
Caucasus Travel Guide: Archive of Georgian Artifacts
Georgian National Museum: Archaeology of the Roman Period in Georgia (essay & catalog)
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