Astonishing

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system1988
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Astonishing

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4th cent bC Macedonia.Stolen from an unknown tomb in Macedonia , it was returned by the Getty Museum in 2008 in Greece.It is a 'tall' wreath in terms of dimensions .When you look at it up close, you are dazzled ! (Not only from personal experience)
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Re: Astonishing

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Indeed! The workmanship is incredible.
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It is about 26 branches of flowering myrtle .diameter 20 cent., width 32, height 18
I like to imagine this rich man wearing it at happy times in his life , and after...well always with him...and after. ..Malibu in USA. :mrgreen: .. and after back again !
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