Meteor Fragment | Aletai Meteorite Ancient had been central to Venetian

had been central to Venetian identity since the 9th century

The engraved motif draws on Late Roman decorative traditions that favoured repeated

Similar examples can be found in catalogues (Cf

born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti

Meteor Fragment | Aletai Meteorite Ancient had been central to VenetianHistory of the Artifact The Aletai meteorite is an iron meteorite associated with the region around Aletai in northwestern China, where numerous fragments were discovered scattered across a wide area. Composed primarily of iron with significant nickel content, it belongs to the group of meteorites formed in the cores of differentiated asteroids, giving it exceptional density and durability. When cut and etched, many pieces display the characteristic