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Dimensions 30 cm x 70 cm x 20 cm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>\u00a0Human Touch<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It took 3 months to restore the bone using a special technique and then to polish and cover it with a protective lacquer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dial is made of the largest vintage IN-18 indicator lamps (USSR).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom made electronics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brass elements are plated with 24K gold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorated with symbols in the style of cave painting of primitive people (Altamira cave).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Treasured Drawings of Altamira Cave<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated near the historic city of Santillana del Mar in Northern Spain, the Cave of Altamira is a captivating window into the distant past. Discovered in 1879 by amateur archaeologist Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola, the cave is nearly 1,000 feet long and features multiple chambers adorned with stunning polychrome rock paintings. These paintings, depicting mammals like bison, horses, and human hands, are estimated to be over 35,000 years old, making Altamira one of the most significant sites for Upper Paleolithic art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vibrant, multicolored images of Altamira are a testament to the artistic skill and cultural expression of our prehistoric ancestors. Using natural pigments, early humans created lifelike depictions that have stood the test of time, offering invaluable insights into their world. The paintings are celebrated for their dynamic use of colour and perspective, which bring the ancient animals to life on the cave walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To preserve this world-renowned site, Altamira was first closed to the public in 1977. 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