A little tiny coin with Jesus on it… because idolatry wasn’t a thing with the early church? I mean, yeah, that argument ship has sailed and we’ve got the Renaissance to prove it.
Tag: 7th century
Saturday
I do love some old glassware, and this is no exception. The color marbling/frosting is particularly interesting and I think has to do with sudden temperature differentiation in the cooling process – but what do I know? I’m not a glassmaker.
Wednesday
When we talk Chinese pottery, I’m constantly in awe of their versatility in working the glazes. You would think that this color scheme would get muddied as it fired, but not so much. The detailing in the clay on the bird it delightful as well.