M233 Interi 18th century Italian Florence fragment

18th century Italian Florence fragment vase with an elestial point

25" wide x 5" high x 3" deep

40" wide x 30" high

The elements create a work of art to grace any wall or space

The crucifix is painted black with green marbleized details on the base

M233 Interi 18th century Italian Florence fragmentSculptural 18th century Italian hand carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found from the banks of the James River and are usually 3 to 8 million years old. Fossilized marine life makes up parts of the shell cluster's matrix. They go through a meticulous cleaning and sealing process in order to protect and solidify the formations. The back of the piece is