Barsoomian Ornament

  Barsoomian Ornament  
 

Scarce a dozen steps had he taken when the glistening of a jeweled bauble lying on the sward caught his eye. As he picked it up his first glance showed him that it was a woman's hair ornament, and emblazoned upon it was the insignia of the royal house of Ptarth.
—Edgar Rice Burroughs, Thuvia, Maid of Mars
  Filed under: Books. Jewels. Old. Gold. Green. Grey. Purple.  
 
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