Lapidary Works of Art and Ivories

Ruby snail

    Ruby snail

    South Africa

    20th century

    Quispe Aparicio, Luis Alberto

    Opaque ruby, aventurine, sapphires, gold; carving, polishing

    Length 14 cm

    further...

    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.

    minimize...

    Инв.6221/ДПИ