Lapidary Works of Art and Ivories

Carved nephrite frog on white chalcedony base

    Carved nephrite frog on white chalcedony base

    Germany, Idar-Oberstein

    1960

    Dreher, Paul

    Chalcedony, nephrite, diamonds, gold; carving, polishing

    Height 7.62 cm

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    Created in the 1960s, most likely of the Siberian nephrite. The form of this carved frog harkens back to walking sticks handles or seals created by Fabergé. The eyes are set with small gold rimmed diamonds. The translucent frog perches atop a piece of translucent white chalcedony, the flat base of which is suitable for engraving.

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    Инв.5845/ДПИ