How to Scratch A Copper Foil by sandra46

Photography • Historical • posted on Feb 20, 2013

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Here you can see Franco's clever hands scratching a figure (a head with a broad brimmed hat)on a copper foil, a technique used by Iron Age Venetkens, the name the inhabitants of this region, Veneto, used for themselves. The technique was also used by the Celtic neighbors living east and west of the Venetkens after the Celtic expansions of the early Iron Age. The Greeks, who had come here to trade since the Mycenaean times, called these people Enetoi in Homer's Iliad, and the Romans called them Veneti. The Venetkens had an Indo-european language scholars are still struggling with, said to be between the Illyrian and Latin languages, and customs similar to those of the Celts. The Venetkens allied themselves to the Romans to contain Celtic expansion, which was a very clever strategical move. By the way, the Townhall in Padova is sponsoring an exhibition about the Venetkens starting next April, which is an important updating about them after 20 years from the last exhibition. Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (43)

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AidanaWillowRaven

8:45PM | Thu, 21 February 2013

So small ... awesome dexterity ...

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dragonmuse

10:04PM | Thu, 21 February 2013

Well done capture and very interesting.

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Hendesse

12:45AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Interesting shot and thank you for the informations!!

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Cyberik

8:23AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Very nice and interesting photo ! Very well done ! :)

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Isabelle711

9:48PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

This reminds me of a project we did in art class. :))))) It was alot of fun. :))))) Franco is very gifted. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart. :)))))))

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sharky_

10:22PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Interesting post. Aloha

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erlandpil

7:13PM | Sat, 23 February 2013

Very beautiful capture erland

bebert

10:36PM | Sat, 23 February 2013

interessant et belle photo.

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ragouc

5:19AM | Sun, 24 February 2013

Interesting close up.

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drifterlee

1:00PM | Sun, 24 February 2013

Excellent shot!!!!

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junge1

5:50PM | Sun, 24 February 2013

Interesting picture Sandra and fantastic historical information!

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KatesFriend

8:20PM | Fri, 01 March 2013

Those hands seem no stranger to hard work. Most remarkable considering the delicate and fine inscribing this gentleman seems capable of creating. Wonderfully clear shot with strong colours and sharpness.

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