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“The Jewel”

 

Medium:

The wings of the Japanese Jewel Beetle (Chrysochroa Fulgidissima). Their beautiful metallic iridescent finish is created by light reflecting off its elytra. The color changes depending on the angle that it’s viewed from.

According to Japanese legend, keeping Jewel beetle wings in your drawer will lead to good fortune.