tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post3731641687716883217..comments2023-06-04T04:57:37.491-07:00Comments on Bactrian Seals and Amulets, a Resource: Funerary Beads with Earth Sweat PatinaAnna Garnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-10738628802409469752014-03-15T07:58:06.983-07:002014-03-15T07:58:06.983-07:00I find it fascinating, too. I just strung and pho...I find it fascinating, too. I just strung and photographed some old, very worn bone beads that have almost lost the carved designs to generations of wear against flesh and fabric. Anna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-40600197616366843362014-03-14T20:29:07.090-07:002014-03-14T20:29:07.090-07:00I have to admit, I was very intrigued at the thoug...I have to admit, I was very intrigued at the thought of "earth sweat patina". Thanks for enlightening me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321596426633620360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-83018233958976933312014-02-17T09:44:51.377-08:002014-02-17T09:44:51.377-08:00Thank you very much for reading and commenting, Vi...Thank you very much for reading and commenting, Vikki. Anna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-47489482446567882862014-02-17T06:57:03.183-08:002014-02-17T06:57:03.183-08:00Anna you always have very informative posts. I re...Anna you always have very informative posts. I really enjoy reading them. shymouseecraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427509911550579347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-40490138105559256082014-02-11T13:02:19.213-08:002014-02-11T13:02:19.213-08:00Yes, sometimes I just get lost in a reverie when I...Yes, sometimes I just get lost in a reverie when I consider one of these items and how they got to me through all the time since they were created. <br />annaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-32975623268049851462014-02-11T13:00:48.367-08:002014-02-11T13:00:48.367-08:00I know what you mean, Joy. I don't think the ...I know what you mean, Joy. I don't think the workers got paid by the hour ;) -- oh, they had no clocks! <br />annaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-20305491181654670402014-02-11T10:45:24.649-08:002014-02-11T10:45:24.649-08:00As always, a very interesting read, Anna! After a...As always, a very interesting read, Anna! After all these years, the beads still hold a particular beauty. Oh, the stories they could tell!Eweniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417856566873072340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-33317484542921219642014-02-11T08:24:13.622-08:002014-02-11T08:24:13.622-08:00Such an informative post, Anna, you've include...Such an informative post, Anna, you've included some beautiful examples. It amazes me when people make beads from gemstones in our modern world, I can't even fathom the work it must have taken back in the (ancient) day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333178124247357794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-57340241886212823372014-02-11T05:46:44.220-08:002014-02-11T05:46:44.220-08:00Thank you, Catherine for your very kind comment. ...Thank you, Catherine for your very kind comment. My amateur archeology interest has really opened a lot of doors to the past for me. <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-48771800390985180552014-02-11T05:45:18.690-08:002014-02-11T05:45:18.690-08:00Yes, it seems that old things become beautiful in ...Yes, it seems that old things become beautiful in our eyes, but old people are another story. ;)<br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-25424191921837313662014-02-11T05:44:33.268-08:002014-02-11T05:44:33.268-08:00Thank you for reading it and commenting, Nancy. Thank you for reading it and commenting, Nancy. Anna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-19926323585629845482014-02-10T20:53:08.019-08:002014-02-10T20:53:08.019-08:00"Earth sweat" is a perfect description f..."Earth sweat" is a perfect description for the weathering of the ancient beads, much like the natural "rock varnish" in this area and others. As always, a fascinating post, Anna. I always learn so much from reading your posts. Thank you!ShadowDogDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163152357908905082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-34264604464957498712014-02-10T16:17:25.037-08:002014-02-10T16:17:25.037-08:00I'm always fascinated with things from the pas...I'm always fascinated with things from the past. The more ancient the more intriguing. The dull and roughness are beautiful natural characters.Adorebynathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707077387944288979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987675053204892137.post-71010399267214677962014-02-10T15:39:59.883-08:002014-02-10T15:39:59.883-08:00Very interesting post, as your's always are. ...Very interesting post, as your's always are. How apropos is the term earth sweat patina, since they have been buried for a long time. It would be a patina that is hard to replicate. Wyvern Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549243377248012923noreply@blogger.com