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Head ornament from a wedding set, Qing dynasty, China, ca.1800–1911
gilded bronze, with kingfisher feathers and natural pearls. The house in the centre, symbolic of the young couple, is flanked by two dragons. Qatar Museums Authority, Doha © Hubert Bari.

#absolutely #adornments #a whisper from times past #qing dynasty #19th century #not lit related #favourites

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:16:46

electronicgallery: Bowl with Fish, Iran, probably Kashan (late 13th–mid-14th century).

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Bowl with Fish, Iran, probably Kashan (late 13th–mid-14th century).

#beyond exquisite #photography #a whisper from times past #favourites #queued

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:46:41

fragrantblossoms: August Sander. Yew in Spring, circa 1930.

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August Sander. Yew in Spring, circa 1930.

#i love him #photography #nature #august sander #a whisper from times past #the woods are lovely dark and deep

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Mon, 02 May 2022 16:34:35