Corbels and Mascarons – the old stone faces of Sakartvelo

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3 Apr

Corbels and Mascarons – the old stone faces of Sakartvelo

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I keep seeing this beautiful face on the exterior of buildings in Tbilisi’s various old neighbourhoods. And every time I spot her, she brings a smile to my face.
Tbilisi, Georgia ~ თბილისი, საქართველო
She’s another old patina beauty in old city Tbilisi and someone has given her a little awning to keep water from dripping directly onto her, which will cause further decay.
Tbilisi, Georgia ~ თბილისი, საქართველო
Nature has helped this mascaron shed some of the many layers of old paint that have covered him for years.
Tbilisi, Georgia ~ თბილისი, საქართველო
Recreate the look on frames and furniture using recipes and methods from the FARRAGOZ Online Patina FINISHES Course.
What a magnificent little mascaron this is which I found in Chugureti, Tbilisi.
Tbilisi, Georgia ~ თბილისი, საქართველო
This old mascaron has fallen victim to nature’s harsh elements and yet this architectural decoration in historic Tbilisi possesses a most exquisite beauty.
Tbilisi, Georgia ~ თბილისი, საქართველო
I know he may look a little scary, but I found him rather charming. He appears to be waiting for the Plane fruits to drop into his mouth.
Spotted in Jansughi Kakhidze Street, Tbilisi.