M120 aubusson cartoon mirrors The calcite crystal in sphalerite

The calcite crystal in sphalerite is from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee

It sits on an antique drip pan metal tray and the agate coral is mounted on top

Italy which closed April 21st

“I was honored to present this collection with the Museo de’ Medici with the city where the pieces found their origin and precious history

sculptural work of art

M120 aubusson cartoon mirrors The calcite crystal in sphalerite18th century Italian church vase with a coordinating stalagmite and un sulfured natural citrine crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftsmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. The stalagmite has been mounted and adorned to appear as if it evolved together over time.