#travertine
Badab-e Surt (باداب سورت) is a natural site in northern Iran. It comprises a range of stepped travertine terrace formations that has been created over thousands of years as flowing water from two mineral hot springs cooled and deposited carbonate minerals on the mountainside.
http://obscuropedia.tumblr.com
Post link
Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat, 1990-1900 B.C, Middle Kingdom of Egpyt.
This kitty is actually the earliest three-dimensional representation of the animal in Egyptian art, that we know of. Made from travertine, a form of limestone, copper, quartz crystal, and painted.
Post link
Bath house somewhere in Utopia.
by Studio Amaurot - Quinten Vermincksel Architect.
https://www.quintenvermincksel.com/studio-amaurot
Post link
~ Urn and cover.
Culture/Period: Roman Imperial
Date: A.D. late 1st-early 2nd century with later restorations of base and lid
Medium: Alabaster (travertine).
