Photography by Leopold Masterson (@LeopoldMasterson)
Model: Delphine Clowe (@Delphineclowe)
Hair and Makeup: Katherine Brenan (@Bestkatiebrennan)
Samuel Gassman
Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King
pendant, 9th century Coptic bone, 17th century baroque cloisonné panel, 19th century crown, fossil, raised steel, gold, velvet, rock crystal, Chinese gold filigree, natural ruby.
An assemblage of 6th to 20th century luxury goods, combined to suggest a king
An assemblage of 6th to 20th century luxury goods, combined to suggest a king
4 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 "
10.8 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm
10.8 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm
9825
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The Reluctant king is made from 9th century Coptic bone, 17th century baroque gold cloisonné panel, a 19th century crown, fossil, raised steel, gold, velvet, rock crystal, Chinese gold filigree,...
The Reluctant king is made from 9th century Coptic bone, 17th century baroque gold cloisonné panel, a 19th century crown, fossil, raised steel, gold, velvet, rock crystal, Chinese gold filigree, and natural ruby. The Coptic bone elements are salvage from various devotional idols that did not survive time. These idols could range from death effigies to religious devotional items.
