Dungeons and Possums

An ivory hairpin that would have secured the hairstyle of a woman in Roman Gloucester (ancient Glevum) two millennia ago, decorated with the motif of a hand holding a pine cone. Gloucester Museum

Stone cylinder seals were small, carved cylindrical objects developed in ancient Mesopotamia around 3500 BC during the Uruk period. These seals, typically about 2-3cm in length, were made from various stones, including steatite, marble, and lapis lazuli. They featured detailed engravings and were often used by Sumerians, Akkadians, and later Mesopotamian civilizations, including the Babylonians and Assyrians, for administrative and decorative purposes. The seals were typically rolled over wet clay to create a continuous impression, serving as signatures for documents, marks of ownership, and symbols of status and identity. The seals were found primarily in locations associated with ancient Mesopotamian cities, such as Ur, Nineveh, and Babylon. They often depicted scenes of deities, animals, mythological figures, and everyday life. The images were etched in reverse so that when rolled, the designs would appear correctly oriented on clay. #archaeohistories

@journeyman1029 That sucks dude. I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is as hard as any other family member. My heart is with you; I hope you guys can grieve and move on to sunnier skies soon. I'm so sorry. 💜

To all who observe.

Go hang out with Dyson, the coolest dude in cartography!

@brauncowski My copy was just delivered, looking forward to seeing it tonight after work! 😊

Go here. Preorder James' new comic (18+, mind you!).

Aquatic amalgamation

@brauncowski Amazon you say...

@riseupcomus Happy birthday Sven!

Sven is 8 years old this weekend. Say "happy birthday Sven"!

@journeyman1029 And all the best to your family and especially your son, since it's been awhile since we got a chance to chat. 😊💜

@journeyman1029 But i can't say enough about how traditional art will always be the first love of so many; how so many virulently reject the AI slop. There will always be an audience. Whenever you find time and energy, Ill be here to watch and support and buy. Much love to you Jman!

Saturnine Ring-Ash, when insufflated, acts as a mild stimulant and provokes strange dreams. Habituation allows the user to speak with dead for a brief period around imbibing.

@jvwest I saw that Hellion Cross is up for preorder, but I didn't catch where - could you fill me in?

@GoranGligovic @le_jean_verne Hell yes Goran. 🤩

@bagbossart 😍 Alain I am so excited for this, take as long as you need!

@jvwest This is an exceptional image James. Perfect in every way.