Sparrow in agate basinl
Sparrow in agate basinl
The 20th century
Agate, ruby, jasper, rubies-cabochons, silver, gold; carving, polishing, casting, gilding
Length 17.7 cm
Finely rendered, Ruby matrix carving of a robust sparrow, its ruby cabochon eyes are in gold bezel setting, with yellow jasper beak, and gold vermeil feet; perched at the edge of agate basin, polished to reveal attractive banding and a crystallized center
Инв.3492MC498/ДПИ