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Intro
Inspired by the enigmatic allure of the cosmos and the rich tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, this piece emerges from a collaboration with artist Ryan Searls, renowned for his mastery of Damascus steel and his use of gold. This creation aims to capture the majestic spirit of "Aetos Dios," or the "Eagle of Zeus." Employing ancient techniques, Ryan meticulously folded and manipulated various steels to forge a blade with intricate feather-like patterns.
This blade is adorned with a 24k gold plating that highlights the celestial beauty of the Muonionalusta meteorite, one of the earliest known meteorites, while preserving its ancient Widmanstätten patterns. Tying the idea that the transient nature of beauty inevitably yields to time, Tristan intricately carved a handle with motifs of decay, reflecting the embellishment of time with remnants of 24k gold peeking within its fissures.
The Eagle of Zeus, also referred to as Aetos Dios, is a prominent creature in Greek mythology serving as both the symbol and animal companion of Zeus, the king of the gods. This majestic bird is depicted as carrying out the will of Zeus, notably including the retrieval of Zeus's thunderbolts. It also features in the myth of Prometheus, where it is sent to perpetuate Prometheus's punishment by consuming his liver. This eagle not only exemplifies Zeus’s divine authority but also his capacity for both mercy and retribution
The Meteorite
The blade is crafted with the 4.5 billion year-old meteor, the Muonionalusta, discovered in 1906 near the border of Sweden and Finland by a group of children who found what they described as an “unusual rock”… Later it was studied to have traveled through the solar system for over 4.56 billion years before striking Earth nearly one million years ago. It was found to be one of the oldest meteorites ever recorded, with a crystalline structure consisting of iron and nickel formed over millions of years; that truly sets it apart from many iron meteorite species.
Included is a signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) and custom-forged stand for displaying of the piece.
~ Tristan
