Symbolism and Craftsmanship of an Ancient Artifact

The speaker discusses the symbolism and potential astronomical connections of an ancient artifact with eight irregular fields in the center, suggesting a relation to Egyptian astronomy and deacons representing weeks. The speaker wonders if the varied sizes of the fields could be related to star constellations. Additionally, the significance of the number eight is questioned, potentially representing the seven planetary spheres and an outer sphere. Despite the intricate inscriptions on the artifact, the speaker marvels at its beauty and craftsmanship, noting the difficulty in crafting inscriptions on brass.