The shallow grooves of this weathered stone trace the ghostly outlines of rounded helmets or heads, their once-sharp edges softened by time. These reliefs may mark a forgotten boundary or ritual site—what else does the erosion conceal?

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https://clevelandart.org/art/1995.199.11.d

Ju Ci (锔瓷): The Ancient Art of Repairing Porcelain

https://thesublimeblog.org/2025/03/13/ju-ci-the-ancient-art-of-repairing-porcelain/

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A #tintinabullum is a small bell or set of bells, traditionally used as a wind chime in ancient Rome to ward off evil, or as a ceremonial bell in Roman Catholic basilicas to signify a link to the Pope.

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Oil skyphos (500-450 BCE)

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Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt, Germany

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The grooves of these cattle figures, worn smooth by centuries, trace the curve of a shoulder or the flick of a tail in shallow relief. Their presence suggests a ritual or record—perhaps a tally of herds, or offerings to unseen forces.

What does the absence of human figures here imply about the maker’s intent?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1995.199.11.d

The eroded grooves of this relief trace faint, bulbous forms—perhaps goats or vessels—pressed into weathered clay. Their repetition suggests a ritual or tally, not mere decoration.

What does the absence of clear script reveal about what mattered most to the carver?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1995.199.11.d

Every card in my Minoan Tarot deck was inspired by a Minoan artifact or work of art. In this case, a single work of art - the Bull Leaper fresco - inspired two Major Arcana cards. I made this deck the old-fashioned way, with ink on paper.

www.minoantarot.com

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