Medallion of Ptolemy III 

Editor: Here we have a medallion of Ptolemy III, made of what looks like corroded bronze. What strikes me is how this object, once a symbol of power, is now so altered by time. What do you make of it? Curator: The corrosion is key; it speaks volumes about the passage of time and the impermanence of power structures. Who was Ptolemy III trying to reach through these medallions, and how do we engage with his image of power today? Editor: So, the degradation isn't just damage, it's part of the story? Curator: Precisely. It challenges the very notion of lasting legacy, reminding us that even empires crumble. The green patina, a symbol of decay, ironically becomes a visual testament to resilience. What survives, and what stories do these fragments tell? Editor: That is fascinating, it gives me a lot to think about. Curator: And hopefully inspires you to consider how we, too, contribute to the ongoing narrative of power and history.