L934 17th Century Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved fragment mounted with chalcopyrite in matrix and adorned with calcite crystals and gold-plated kyanite

appearing as if they evolved together over time

11" high x 4" round

Fishtail selenite is made up of twin crystals of optical selenite that have grown together in the shape of angel wings or "fishtails

Italian church and the word "tabernacle" means "dwelling place

L934 17th Century Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved18th century Italian gold leaf fragment on a selenite slab. It is placed onto a selenite slab. Selenite is a transparent mineral that is a form of gypsum. It was used to create the windows of the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy during the 5th century, hence the name "Window Pane Selenite." The elements create a unique piece of old and new. The precious mineral specimen combined with the Italian fragment creates a historical yet contemporary work