In the depths of the Fram Strait between Greenland and Norway's Svalbard, scientists have been perplexed by a peculiar phenomenon: mysterious octagon-shaped marks imprinted across the seabed. These ...

The stillness of deep waters allows the seemingly barren terrain of the seafloor to remain unperturbed for long periods.

Porcelain, polychrome and iridescent glazes, with gilding. The exterior decorated with 'Castle on a Road' pattern framed by the Cobble border, the interior decorated with 'Fairy in a Cage' pattern.

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