Box in the shape of mushroom
Box in the shape of mushroom
Germany, Idar-Oberstein
20th century
Agate, jasper, dioptase, diamonds, silver; carving, polishing
12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm
Composition of two mushrooms is a puzzle box. A large mushroom's cap can be removed, revealing a hollow stripe. The mushroom caps are made from polished brown Brazilian agate, the stripes of ochroid jasper. The mushrooms are fixed on a base of dioptase crystals, resembling moss, and studded with a scattering of rose-cut diamonds.
Инв.5876/ДПИ