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Memento Mori Monday: Shinji Nakaba’s “Vanitas” Rings

Posted on March 31, 2014 by quantumphysica

Glyptics (the practice of carving and sculpting precious stones) is a very old art, but jeweler Shinji Nakaba still uses it on a variety of materials. My favorite pieces are his incredibly detailed pearl skull rings. The rings, appropriately called “Vanitas”, make for an excellent Memento … Continue reading →

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Memento Mori Monday: Two-Faced Rosary Beads

Posted on March 17, 2014 by quantumphysica

It’s monday, so I have a memento mori for you! It’s a bit on the late side, but better late than never, right? For this week, I picked some very old artwork. Rosaries aren’t very common anymore these days, but … Continue reading →

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A Chronicle Of Things… QP’s Life In Objects

Posted on May 7, 2013 by quantumphysica

I have this box, it’s a small lacquered wooden jewelry box with red satin cushioning on the inside, and I have had it for a long time. Over the years, it has slowly filled up with tiny pieces of memory. … Continue reading →

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