L234 Crystal The sacred crosses have been

The sacred crosses have been preserved and adorned with the natural specimens to create a new sculptural work - creating a historically significant yet contemporary piece of old and new

5 lbs (left) & 2

18th century Italian wood chalice decorated with calcite crystals in sphalerite on a lucite base

giving the illusion that the sculptural piece defies gravity

creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time

L234 Crystal The sacred crosses have been18th century Italian station of the cross with calcite crystals in matrix and a natural forming baroque pearl. The rare calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). Size: 4. 5" high x 3. 5" wide x 2" deep