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18th Century Italian Gilded Fragment with Black Irradiated Crystals on Obsidian

$850
£637.33
€738.89
CA$1,186.22
A$1,324.90
CHF 688.46
MX$16,134.61
NOK 8,744.95
SEK 8,240.27
DKK 5,512.99
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About the Item

18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with a black irradiated crystals on a free-forming obsidian mineral with a polished face. Obsidian is naturally occurring volcanic glass produced when lava flowing from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. The obsidian face is polished to host the fragment. The hand-carved fragment is from Tuscany and came from a Rococo style church artifact. Interi transforms Italian artifacts and minerals using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The artifact is mounted onto the obsidian and adorned with the crystals to create an organic modern sculptural piece.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts and minerals using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian artifact has been joined together with the polished obsidian to create a new contemporary piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127136910162

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