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Egyptian priest's ring with hieroglyphics, gold, 664–525 BCE (lemmy.world)
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[–] Psychodelic@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At the time, would this be easier to make in a cast or with a little chisel?

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm no expert on ancient metallurgy, but I think gold is pretty easy to work, so probably with tools rather than a cast.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

Definitely looks like tool marks in the crevaces