The ring is thought to depict her son, Titus Carvilius Gemello, who passed away at age of 18. Found at the Grottaferrata necropolis close to Rome.

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    11 months ago

    I can’t be sure, but this appears to be the Hollow-Face optical illusion. It would be achievable with this technology as well

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      11 months ago

      Hollow face illusion produces a face that appears to follow the observer. This just looks like a sculpt under glass.

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      11 months ago

      That’s kinda what I assume, in practice - a negative relief carved into the back of amber or what have you.