K853 Fragment The large number of mineral

The large number of mineral inclusions and the exquisite crystal groups that they form have made the Keokuk Geodes some of the most beautiful and sought after of all geodes by museums and collectors all over the world

and baroque pearl are put together in a sculptural form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time

18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with a baroque pearl on a free-forming black obsidian mineral with a polished face

6" wide x 5" deep x 11

Each mineral highlights the different colors and textures of the Italian fragment

K853 Fragment The large number of mineral18th century Italian mecca arrow decorated with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once used as part of a decorative motif in artistic depictions (most likely of Saint Sebastian) in historic Italian churches. It is hand carved and hand painted with mecca gold paint. It is mounted on the polished calcite base and adorned with a natural forming baroque pearl. The piece has been combined with the polished calcite and baroque pearl