Gold hat (c. 1500 - 1200 BC.) found at Avanton, near Poitiers, France. The wafer thin cone was made from a single ingot of gold and hammered into shape while repeatedly heating the metal so it anneals, or softens, to avoid brittleness and tearing. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Parker, David |
Taille de l’image : | 4513 px × 7733 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |