L554 17th Century The calcite formation coordinates with

The calcite formation coordinates with the gesso underlay of the angels

The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows the age of the natural elements

The piece has been combined with the polished calcite and baroque pearl to create a historically significant yet contemporary work of old and new

Size: 7" high x 5

The marble comes from the iconic Carrara mine in Italy which is famous for its elegant white marble

L554 17th Century The calcite formation coordinates withRuler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf sunray, mica, and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with the gold leaf wood sunray, mica, and baroque pearls which coordinate