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Upload Date
3-25-2025
Department
Classics
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Looking at this object you might be wondering, what is this curious object? With an eye -catching marble-like carving set in a gold colored setting, the object is decorated with what looks to be hand painted flowers. The precious object could be something you would find hidden in a treasure chest. The worn surface shows the object’s history that evokes awe. The object has been loved. This is known because the object’s side with the inscription MADE IN CHINA has blemishes, marring the gold-colored surface. The text unveils the object’s history and long journey.
How the object was made is a lovely secret. A floral border details the front of the object. Vibrant greens, blues, yellows, and a unique mauve pigment, create a design that shows dedicated craftsmanship. The carefully engraved creature has been made to look like something out of a fairytale. This shows how impactful the matchbox sized object is because it is not familiar. The photographs focus on one of the intricate flowers and the ivory white colored engraving. Telling the story of the hands that brought the magical object to life.
Camera Settings: Aperture
Large,F/9 Small, F/16 Small, F/16
Camera Settings: Shutter Speed
Large, 0.05 Small, 0.8 Small, 0.8
Camera Settings: ISO
Large, 1250 Small, 100 Small, 100
Lighting
Overhead Full Lighting
Photoshop Adjustments
No Color Enhancements. Blur Center Insignia. Photoshop Out Insignia and Flower Detail Separately.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
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ADC study collections
