Seal carving dates back to the Spring and Autumn period in China (770-476BC), when the tradition of signing documents with personalised engraved stone seals dipped in vermilion cinnabar paste began.
Skilled hands shape a sturdy black stone mortar using time-honored techniques. Every detail, from carving to finishing, showcases precision and dedication. The natural texture and strength of the ...
There are many myths associated with Scotland’s fabled Stone of Destiny, aka the Stone of Scone. It was the biblical Jacob’s pillow, a pedestal of the Ark of the Covenant, and it travelled to ...
A MYSTERIOUS stone carved nearly 1,700 years ago has been unearthed in a region rich with Biblical history, where Jesus is said to have walked on water. The volcanic slab, inscribed with Ancient ...
A stunning dancing horse sculpture emerges as skilled hands transform raw pink stone into a masterpiece. Every chisel stroke and refined detail brings this creation to life, capturing movement and ...
The Stone of Madness is certainly filled with both, painting an eye-catching portrait of secrets and skullduggery as you sneak around, searching for an escape. As the days and nights drag on ...
The Stone of Madness may be set in the 18th century, a full 350 years on from Umberto Eco's masterful monastic mystery The Name of the Rose, yet the game is clearly indebted to the literary ...
Toronto Animal Services says it was alerted in December about a spectacled caiman, a reptile that's part of the same animal family as alligators and crocodiles, at a home in the city.
(Steve McPhail) While he was admiring some of the artwork left behind on the vessel, a unique signature on one of the carvings caught Steve's eye. "I just took a closer look and I couldn't ...
Stone carving is a deeply rooted artistic tradition across Africa, renowned for its intricate designs and profound cultural narratives. Becoming proficient in this craft necessitates a ...
In every stone he carves, Palestinian artist Ramadan Ahmed tells the story of Gaza’s loss, its people’s survival, and their ...