//=time() ?>
Bookbinder Philip Smith created many startling bindings for #Tolkien books, combining sculpted, carved and painted elements. Here we have 2 bookboxes for #LOTR (1991, 1978) and a #Silmarillion cover (1980). In the latter note the influence of Jaroslav Bradac's Morgoth (c.1979)
2,400 years ago an artist carved this pair of beautiful #AncientAmazons
on glass crystal gem
thanks Donna Dodson
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
IF YOU HAVE THIS KAGEHINA SCENE CARVED WITHIN YOUR MIND THEN YOU BETTER REMEMBER THIS FOR A LIFETIME
Carved pillars in Panch Mahal, Futtypore Sikree. their spelling was also to ponder. Fatherpur Sikri near Agra. Carving on pillars was done keeping in mind the faith of queens (can i write hindu?) as Jodhabai & other ladies used this for suryapuja
#Britishlibrary @BLAsia_Africa
As if painted figures of carved wood, the stoic Starks defend the North.
“HOUSE STARK” by Apolar: https://t.co/HBhuqFEsUU
#GameOfThrones #Sansa #Arya #Bran
There's more to Pennsylvania minerals than coal! This carved elephant is made of Williamsite from a PA mine and it's on display in Wertz Gallery. https://t.co/wf3tY89yzz #SecretsMW
#AuctionUpdate Today's 'Five Centuries' auction in #Edinburgh saw this beautifully made early 19th century pair of George IV carved oak hall benches, possibly Gillows sell for £11,250 incl premium.
"The Flame Legion know her calling card well, a small flower carved into the chests of her victims. Certainly an interesting way of growing a garden." -Saevia Frostfang, on Qarsym Frostscythe @GuildWars2 #GW2 #FashionWars #OneWarbandAtATime
This mad carved head-bot is coming soon as a sticker too! 😁🤖🤖🤖 #carvedhead #cabezaclava #cabeza #chavin #peru #sticker #scifi #sciencefiction
Beautiful art by Clare Dudeney, with Japanese paper and carved wood block, inspired by Antarctica and Matisse. A new Exhibition 'Shattered Visage', London, until end of June. @OneOceanExp @FoSPRI #SunSpaceArt @STFC_Matters @BAS_News
#FootcandyFriday: An elegant pair of brocaded silk buckle shoes, w/ leather sole & carved wood heel, #London-made by John Hose & Son, c. 1760 and likely worn by an American bride, Elizabeth Lord @DARMuseum @JHUPress #TreasuresAfoot https://t.co/x5qTaNINw1
There once was a sculptor named Phidias
Whose manners in art were invidious
He carved Aphrodite without any nightie
Which startled the ultra fastidious #NationalLimerickDay #Rossetti #FolkloreThursday
Jesus Christ triumphant is represented above the tomb carved out of the rock. In the background landscape, and linked to the scene in the foreground, is the symbolic light of dawn. 🏛 Resurrection by Grâo Vasco, Nacional Museum Grão Vasco https://t.co/WWKwcOCyjC
Here is a nice little group of carvings I like the carved chest of drawers nice have a some humour
In 1974 tragedy struck Idaho with carved hooves when binding spells failed on the Magic Merry-Go-Round at Wilbury’s Travelling Circus.
An entire herd of enchanted wooden horses broke their bonds & escaped.
During the resulting stampede 694 people died from crushing & splinters.