The Descent from the Cross.

This intricate carving on mother of pearl is approximately the size of a dinner plate.  Displayed in Salarjung Museum in Hyderabad, India.  The museum houses perhaps the largest one man’s collection of priceless art and artifacts in a large building.  The Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad was, at that time, the richest man in the world.

Empty.

Gifts of the sea.

#116/365: Slow, old and tired.

Found this cute turtle on the desk of a colleague. I don’t know if this was the race winner, but he sure is old and tired now. (iPhone)