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Ding Dong

Wind chimes from the Gabinetto Segreto (secret room) in the Naples Archaeological Museum. These were found in the excavation of Pompeii. I suspect they functioned as a good luck charm, turning away the evil eye.

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Roman Cowgirl

High relief sculpture from the Gabinetto Segreto (secret room) in the Naples Archaeological Museum. This piece was found during the excavation of Pompeii.

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Lucky Chimes

Wind chimes from the Gabinetto Segreto (secret room) in the Naples Archaeological Museum. This one was found in the excavation of Pompeii. I suspect it was a good luck charm, aimed at turning away the evil eye.

Uploaded on Nov 16, 2011

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Beard Pull

Exceptionally beautiful relief sculpture from the Gabinetto Segreto (secret room) in the Naples Archaeological Museum. This was taken from the excavations in Pompeii.

Uploaded on Nov 16, 2011

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