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Sculptor Hansen crafts peace Grail in ruby gem and gold
Charlottesville pacifist sculptor Oskar J. W. Hansen, 69, works on a second Holy Grail, a gold chalice with a 100000 dollar carved beryl gem as the centerpiece. The piece depicts Christ and aims to unite nations for peace, with the Smithsonian showing interest and a two to three year completion target.
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