shaddadshaddad
A 17th century sailor's posy ring (c) Laelius Antiques
The name of Posy (Posie, Poesy) comes from the French Poésie. They became popular in England and France during the 16th century through the 17th century. Posy rings were given as a secret token of friendship, protection (often religious) or love.
Here we a ship with three masts is engraved on the heart, and inside of the ring, the inscription reads 'Love, Live Happy'. On the back of the heart, there are initials 'P.D'.
Sundial with compass in form of a gold signet ring, marked with H.C., 1568
That’s what I call an iconic duo.
VINCENT PRICE in THE RAVEN (1963)
“MARIZIBILL: HOMMAGE À APOLLINAIRE”
ARMAN [FERNANDEZ] // 1996
[bronze with brown patina | 57 ½ x 26 ¾ x 35 1/2″]
Sailors onboard the coastal defence ship Svea, 1938, Sweden.
This 1000 year old Katana looks as good as it did the day it was made. [3746x3024]
Source: https://reddit.com/r/ArtefactPorn/comments/f72y5g/this_1000_year_old_katana_looks_as_good_as_it_did/
Oh man… This is no longer my lane but I can’t leave this at “1000 year old sword”.
This is Mikazuki. The Crescent Moon blade.
This sword was crafted by Sanj(y)o Munechika and is older than 1000 years. (The Smith’s oldest signed work is from 987).
There are only 5 of the smith’s pieces remaining and this one exhibits one of the first times in history that the Japanese sword takes on it’s utilitarian curved shape.
This sword was owned by a laundry list of important historical figures including Oda Nobunaga’s general Toyotomi Hideyoshi who unified Japan.
You are essentially looking at a Japanese Excalibur.
I am humbled to even be able to see a picture of this sword.