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A Roman “hologram” effect ring found in the grave of 1st century AD noblewoman, Aebutia Quarta. (lemmy.world)
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The ring is thought to depict her son, Titus Carvilius Gemello, who passed away at age of 18. Found at the Grottaferrata necropolis close to Rome.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I can't be sure, but this appears to be the Hollow-Face optical illusion. It would be achievable with this technology as well

[–] ch00f 6 points 10 months ago

Hollow face illusion produces a face that appears to follow the observer. This just looks like a sculpt under glass.