July 2012
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 8:07 am
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Posted on July 6, 2012 at 5:09 am
Sabre & Sheath. 19th Century, Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Iranian blade and steel, gold, diamonds, emeralds and pearls. The entire handle was skilfully crafted from a piece of solid jade. This is a ceremonial sword, used for an investiture ceremony. This sword is a perfect symbol of the luxury, extravagance and workmanship in the Ottoman Empire.
Posted on July 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm
An observer is seen during a partial solar eclipse above Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo: Colleen Pinski / Caters News via The Telegraph)