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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryArtifacts@piefed.socialEnglish · 3 days ago

Roman 'hologram' ring with an illusion of 3d depth, gold and quartz, Roman Empire, 1st century AD

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Roman 'hologram' ring with an illusion of 3d depth, gold and quartz, Roman Empire, 1st century AD

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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryArtifacts@piefed.socialEnglish · 3 days ago
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    How is the illusion created?

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      Source says:

      Unlike a traditional cameo which is carved in bas-relief, the figure here is carved on the back of the stone into its volume to create the life-like 3D illusion.

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        Bas-relief from behind?

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          Is that a sex thing

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          From behind and inverted, I think.

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