The Agarthan Guide

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The top image is called “The Plum Garden in Kameido,” by Ando Hiroshige, and it’s a masterpeice of Ukiyo-e art.

The second was done by Vincent Van Gogh 30 years later.  He idolized Hiroshige and painted his version of “Plum Garden” to try to understand his design and color choices better.

A set of jewelry owned by Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples

Also, incidentally, the sister of one Napoleon Bonaparte

Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Inlaid Chalcedony (Pietre Dure), ca 1808