M183 google Large white crystal quartz geode

Large white crystal quartz geode split into two halves each with a large naturally formed baroque pearl

18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral

This historical piece embodies the traditional Baroque style of paintings with its jewel-tone color palette and in the depiction of Mary and Jesus as a baby

Al centro dell'opera è raffigurato il volto di Cristo che esce da una nuvola ed è ornato da una perla barocca a forma di croce

the result of trees having completely transformed to stone through the process of permineralization

M183 google Large white crystal quartz geodeSculptural 18th century Italian gilded corona, sunrays, figure of Christ, and angel and adorned with baroque pearls mounted on selenite crystal. This piece is based on Revelation 22: 1 which reads, Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It was a featured piece exhibiting with Il Sacro NellArte or The Sacred in Art in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata opening