Ruby snail
Ruby snail
South Africa
20th century
Opaque ruby, aventurine, sapphires, gold; carving, polishing
Length 14 cm
Snail is carved of rich red massive ruby from Tanzania, the snail is embellished with 18K yellow gold antenna, tipped in faceted sapphires. It rests upon a carved leaf formed of translucent polished aventurine quartz.
Инв.6221/ДПИ