Pair of parrots
Pair of parrots
Brazil
20th century
Chrysocolla, rock crystal, cuprite, agate, gold; carving, polishing
Height 39.3 cm
A pair of parrots carved from a variety of chrysocolla from Mexico that is associated with massive cuprite, known in the trade as "Sunshine chrysocolla". With agate beaks, and gold vermeil feet, perched on a rock crystal quartz base, raised on a black acrylic stand.
Инв.5720/ДПИ