Lapidary and Bone-carving Art Items

Frog

    Frog

    Germany, Idar-Oberstein

    the 20th century

    Wild, Manfred, Emile Becker

    Jasper, tourmaline; carving, polishing

    Length 11.5 cm

    Signed with monogram EB and M. Wild

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    Carved from a variety of spotted Madagascar jasper which is known as "orbicular" jasper (so named due to its circular patterns). The carving fully conveys the moist skin texture of the amphibian. The inset eyes are formed of cat's eye blue-green tourmalines.

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    Инв.6582/ДПИ