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Big group of mineral specimen of naturalia: amethiste and quartz, Italy 1870.

$4,130.31
£3,052.25
€3,500VAT Included
CA$5,731.42
A$5,835.42
CHF 3,360.68
MX$70,312.32
NOK 39,000.86
SEK 39,349.46
DKK 26,684.28

About the Item

A mineral specimen of Naturalia. A large druse with amethyst and quartz crystals, mounted on a vase-shaped gray lacquered wooden base. Italy circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917140483822

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