M195 French lazurite gems

lazurite gems

Ireland (as seen in the last picture copied from the book

and finished with Italian raw umber glaze and pozzolana (dry ground volcanic ash) for aging

This unique type of fossilized clamshell can be up to 1

Also pictured with a coordinating piece - M192

M195 French lazurite gemsSculptural 18th century Italian hand carved wood figure of Christ on an optical calcite crystal base. The original red bole shows through on the artifact and coordinates with the phantom red hues of the calcite crystal base. Red bole is a mixed clay base traditionally applied on top of gesso to provide a base for the gold leaf, enhancing the color. The figure of Christ that was once a part of a crucifix from a church in Tuscany. Tangerine crystal