M308 Crystal The pieces were originally part

The pieces were originally part of a figure of Christ on a crucifix in a historical church in Venice

The natural elements have been combined to appear as if they evolved together over time

This piece is particularly rare and exquisite due to its unique shape and size

It is an usually large piece of pyrite and very rare to come by in this size

Both specimens naturally evolved together in this form and beautifully contrast with one another

M308 Crystal The pieces were originally part19th century Italian Madonna textile banner with 18th century gilded and hand carved tassels. The piece is based on a famous painting, "Madonna of the Olive Tree" (Quasi oliva speciosa in campis), painted by Italian artist Nicol Barabino in 1887, is a celebrated 19th century religious work depicting Mary and the Baby Jesus, with the child holding an olive branch. Barabino was a Ligurian painter famous for many historical and religious scenes including