Invertebrate Sleep Habits
(無脊椎動植物における睡眠習性)
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Ceremonial Sword of the Archduke Ferdinand of Tyrol
- Owner: Archduke Ferdinand II, son of Ferdinand I of Habsburg Austria, ruler of Tyrol
- Dated: circa 1560
- Culture: Italian
- Medium: steel, wood, coral branches, gilded silver plate etched, and gilded green velvet
- Measurements: H. 78cm, B. 19cm, T. 7cm
The hilt of the sword is composed of three branches of the precious coral or red coral (Corallium rubrum) encased in a sleeve made of silver. The slightly curved blade with a presumably upper Italian forge brand has three fullers and wears a gold plating. The coral sword is a pure art piece without specific practical function, it certainly was never actually used as a weapon.
At 27 years old, Shinri Tezuka may be one of the youngest people still practicing the dwindling art of amezaiku, or candy crafting, in Japan. The self-taught Japanese artist carves, sculpts and paints delicate lollipops into intricate edible sculptures. Amezaiku dates back hundreds of years, but today there are only two artists left in Tokyo. Tezuka hopes his elaborate goldfish, frog and octopus designs will inspire the next generation of candy crafters to keep the tradition alive.
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Another serene portrait.
I have STILL not decided so here’s some bad guy Urs 8U
He just has a really fun face to draw
