M295 retail 18th century Italian candlestick base

18th century Italian candlestick base with a prehistoric geode

5" high x 7" wide x 5

Another piece of agate coral is placed at the head of the cross to emulate the "titulus crucis" or plaque that usually reads INRI on crucifixes

and historical sculptural work of art

and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base

M295 retail 18th century Italian candlestick base18th century Italian gilded cross mounted on a polished golden hematoid heart and adorned with hematoid crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbolizes God's unconditional love for mankind. The cross originally came from a historical church in Italy. Together, the elements create a historically significant, figurative work of old and new. *Includes a lucite stand. Size: 9" high x 5" wide x 2"