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The Amber from which this Chess and Backgammon board (circa 17th century) is made provides a rich golden surface across which game pieces could be moved; a fitting stage for aristocrats to rehearse the strategic thinking used in warfare and diplomacy. This set was once owned by German Politician, Georg Schreiber.
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I saw many, many breathtakingly beautiful things at The Salon Art and Design show at the Park Avenue Armory, and one of most unusual items, which I am sure I will never forget, was this three-drawer dresser by designer Kam Tin, which is covered on three sides in meticulously curated pieces of genuine Baltic Amber. Continue reading Eye On Design: Bespoke Amber Chest of Drawers By Kam Tin
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This carving of the face of Jesus was created using Baltic Amber, which is petrified tree sap that hardens over centuries and becomes a coveted gemstone. I saw a ton of amber artworks when I was on a European tour of the Baltic capitals last summer, which is a trip I would recommend to anyone with enough to cash to throw down.
Photographed in The Cloisters Museum in Upper Manhattan