K850 Fragment 18th century Italian gold leaf

18th century Italian gold leaf tassel decorated with natural forming copper and baroque pearls on a chalcopyrite base

These minerals are formed from the chemical precipitation of calcium carbonate and zinc

5" wide x 2" deep

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With the shade: 31

K850 Fragment 18th century Italian gold leaf18th 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