The Esoteric Bookworm

Funerary Crown of Philip the Bold of Burgundy ~1404

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Posted on January 16, 2013 with 32 notes
A gold and turquoise plaque of a standing argali 8-7th century B.C

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Posted on January 14, 2013 with 22 notes
Early Crown of an English Queen from Blanche’s dowry ~1370

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Posted on December 25, 2012 with 31 notes
Jeweled Girdle book ~16th century

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Posted on December 20, 2012 with 18 notes
Miniature Jeweled Book Pendant -Giulio Romano

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Posted on November 13, 2012 with 6 notes
Lucretia -Lucas Cranach

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Posted on July 12, 2012 with 8 notes
Frances Lady Chandos -John Brettes the Younger ~1590

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Posted on July 11, 2012 with 18 notes
A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius -Petrus Christus ~1449

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Posted on July 8, 2012 with 75 notes
Portrait of a young woman -Sofonisba Anguissola ~16th century

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Posted on July 6, 2012 with 13 notes
Cluster Brooch with Letters Spelling “Amor” ~15th century

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Posted on June 30, 2012 with 9 notes

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