L934 17th Century appearing as if they evolved

appearing as if they evolved together over time

Polished buffalo horn with antique French braid

5" high x 5" deep

18th century Italian mecca crucifix with red phantom crystal quartz points

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

L934 17th Century appearing as if they evolved18th 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