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Heads of State

Posted on August 9, 2012 by piecedgoods

People of Siena – You are being watched. Check those heads out. This is in the Duomo – the graphically striped black and white cathedral of Siena. For your viewing pleasure, I’ve called them out with big green arrows above … Continue reading →

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The Baby Taj

Posted on March 9, 2012 by piecedgoods

So much is made of the Taj Mahal that the Taj’s elder sister, the ‘Babj Taj’ is often overlooked. While the Taj is white and glistening, the Baby Taj is inlaid, painted, gilded and decorated on every surface. It’s beautifully … Continue reading →