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Royal Ballet and OperaFrom ancient stone to stage ✨ For Parsifal, Prop Maker Grace has recreated Alexander the Great’s helmet, working from a design inspired by his fourth-century sarcophagus and translating its intricate decoration into a sculpted piece for the stage. Beginning in clay, Grace shapes each detail by hand, even using lace to create some of its intricate patterns, before layers of gold give the finished helmet its gleaming, time-worn appearance. #TheRoyalOpera #Parsifal #Props #BehindTheScenes #RoyalBalletAndOpera
On the profile · Oct 10, 2026