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Author Topic: Another mystery - a three faces sulphide  (Read 1397 times)

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Offline alexander

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Another mystery - a three faces sulphide
« on: February 18, 2008, 02:38:05 PM »
This one came from Belgium, a little over 2" wide, a flat polished base, yellow 'pillar' in the
centre, controlled bubbles.

It also has three different sulphide profile heads, ancient greek or roman looking women. 

I think it's a very nice sulphide but I'm at a loss as far as identifying it's origins.

Any help much appreciated.

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Alexander
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Re: Another mystery - a three faces sulphide
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 08:06:35 AM »
Also a bump - any pointers to how to id this one muchly appreciated.
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Re: Another mystery - a three faces sulphide
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2008, 06:47:31 PM »
not sure on the maker, it might be something to do with Italy, as there the three graces
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Re: Another mystery - a three faces sulphide
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2008, 10:29:00 PM »
Interesting :)

In Greek mythology they were known as Charites, the romans called the Gratiae and now they re known as The Three Graces.(info from Wikipedia)

I think you're on to something as far as the ladies, now only maker remains  :) 

Could the yellow core with those bubbles provide a clue?

Thanks  :)
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