Rare Reverse Intaglio Carved Silver Rutilated Quartz Cross
By Berndt Mundsteiner
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved from a single piece of Brazilian rutilated quartz possessing rare silver rutiles, the quartz having been reverse intaglio carved and incised with a partially frosted surface. The carved cross entirely mounted in a frame of brushed silver. Raised on a square plinth which is removable. Height 10 3/4 in
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved from a single piece of Brazilian rutilated quartz possessing rare silver rutiles, the quartz having been reverse intaglio carved and incised with a partially frosted surface. The carved cross entirely mounted in a frame of brushed silver. Raised on a square plinth which is removable. Height 10 3/4 in
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US$ 10,000
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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