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Such pieces are coveted by collectors and artists alike for their anthropomorphic imagery a fusion of geology and imagination that bridges nature and art.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is a symbol of \u00a0the sun<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discovery and Origin<\/strong><br \/>Originating from the Baltic region, this amber was shaped during the Eocene epoch, when vast resin forests stretched across northern Europe. The resin\u2019s gradual polymerisation captured subtle surface textures and mineral inclusions that later weathered into patterns reminiscent of eyes, nose, and lips \u2014 an extraordinary coincidence sculpted by time itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Craftsmanship and Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The amber has been hand-engraved and gently polished by Neridian people<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rarity and ValueThis rare specimen of Baltic amber displays naturally formed reliefs that evoke the features of a human or mythic face. 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