M185 calcite 5 cm) of tassels with

5 cm) of tassels with braid

Size: 5" wide x 4" deep x 16

and faden crystals

hence the name pyrophyllite from the Greek pyros (fire)

Gold-plated crystal points also surround the inside of the cross as a halo or sunrays

M185 calcite 5 cm) of tassels withHand carved, 18th century, Italian gilded angel wing mounted on an aragonite mineral emulating a cloud. The wing is adorned with natural forming baroque pearls that coordinate with the carved feather detailing. The shades of the pearls complement the colors on the wing that have been distressed due to age. The angel wing was once part of an angelic depiction in a historic church in Italy, this is signified by the two pearls creating a cross on the