M167 17th Century Prehistoric fossil coral on rock

Prehistoric fossil coral on rock coral in its natural formations

18th century Italian gold sunray fragment with tangerine crystal quartz points on a polished optical calcite base

5" tall x 7" wide x5

This fragment was originally a candlestick from a church in Italy

Pictured with a coordinating piece - M192

M167 17th Century Prehistoric fossil coral on rock18th century Italian gold leaf sunray on a celestite sphere and wrapped in coordinating blue crystal quartz. The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a halo motif as part of a crucifix or an artistic depiction of a religious figure in a historic church. The piece has been combined with the celestite sphere and blue crystals to create a contemporary, sculptural work of organic and historic significance. Size: 21" high x 5" round