M330 19th century Barabino was a Ligurian painter

Barabino was a Ligurian painter famous for many historical and religious scenes including this painting

10" high x 6

They perfectly and effortlessly match the artifact and look as if they naturally grew from the wing

The 18th century floral fragments perfectly mimic the lilies in the painting along with the barite

matrix decorated with gold leaf

M330 19th century Barabino was a Ligurian painter18th century Italian gilded Rococo flower fragment mounted on a calcite crystal formation. The gilded fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. The calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee which is known for the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). The