Hans Christian Andersen. The snow Queen (№ 23078)

Look in the glass, Gerda, - he said.
Each snowflake seemed under glass much more than was actually, and was like a luxury flower or decagonal star. It was so beautiful!
- See how cleverly done! - Kai said. - Much more interesting than real flowers! And what a precision! A single incorrect line! Ah, if only they did not melt!