Zel
11-22-2009, 05:38 PM
So, I have an overwhelming affinity for thrift stores. Even when I'm not looking for one, I always manage to stumble across a little hole-in-the-wall place that begs for my discovery.
Recently, I found myself turned around in a convoluted mess of one-way streets and catwalks, and found a tiny little house that was home to literally thousands of strange trinkets, jewelry, clothing and assorted knickknacks.
Hidden under a glass case with amber, amethyst and tarnished silver pendants was one of the most beautifully intriguing pieces I've come across. I'm quite positive it's jade, though I leave room for possible error. Engraved on the jade is a symbol I've never seen before.
Does anyone recognize it? Or perhaps any cultures/beliefs that may use these sorts of shapes?
Apologies for the quality. Phone cameras aren't as detail-oriented as I'd like. I included a negative in case it revealed more detail.
x (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/1122091154.jpg/)
x (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/1122091155.jpg/)
x (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/necklace011.jpg/)
Recently, I found myself turned around in a convoluted mess of one-way streets and catwalks, and found a tiny little house that was home to literally thousands of strange trinkets, jewelry, clothing and assorted knickknacks.
Hidden under a glass case with amber, amethyst and tarnished silver pendants was one of the most beautifully intriguing pieces I've come across. I'm quite positive it's jade, though I leave room for possible error. Engraved on the jade is a symbol I've never seen before.
Does anyone recognize it? Or perhaps any cultures/beliefs that may use these sorts of shapes?
Apologies for the quality. Phone cameras aren't as detail-oriented as I'd like. I included a negative in case it revealed more detail.
x (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/1122091154.jpg/)
x (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/1122091155.jpg/)
x (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/necklace011.jpg/)