This elegant tower features a distinctive pagoda-style architecture, with multiple tiers and eaves adorned with intricate carvings and decorative elements.
In his lifetime some of Wedgwood's most popular products were his medallions: little ceramic circles embossed with profiles of famous figures, such as Aristotle, John Locke and Voltaire.
We see from excavation sites (such as at the ancient capital, Persepolis), that Persians were exceptionally gifted rock carvers and were capable of ornate relief designs.
Books of engravings, drawers of medals, cameos, corals, shells, and every other family collection within his cabinets, had been prepared for his old friend, to while away the morning; and the kindness had perfectly answered.
A shallow stone basin lay there, with odd carvings around the edge: runes and symbols that Harry did not recognize. The silvery light was coming from the basin's contents, which were like nothing Harry had ever seen before.