M287 crucifix 18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment'

18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix of sphalerite

angelic depiction in a historical church in Italy

This collection pays homage to the Medici dynasty - the powerful Italian banking family and political dynasty that rose to prominence in Florence during the Renaissance

with the child holding an olive branch

5" high x 4" wide  4" deep

M287 crucifix 18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment'Sculptural 17th century Italian fragment mounted with a mica formation with fossil ammonites. The Italian fragment originally came from an altar candlestick from a historical church in Tuscany. It has naturally distressed over time and was collected and mounted with a rare formation of mica and adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The historical and organic elements create a sculptural work of art. Size: 12. 5" high x 7. 5" wide x 7. 5" deep