L228 pyrite 18th century Italian hand-carved fragment

18th century Italian hand-carved fragment with coordinating geodes on a matrix with barite and calcite crystal formation from Elk Creek in Meade

Petrified wood decorated with a chalcedonian rosette and hemimorphite on a lucite base

The crucifix is painted black with green marbleized details on the base

SIze: 14" high x 4

and patina

L228 pyrite 18th century Italian hand-carved fragment18th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix with a natural forming baroque pearl. The rare calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). Size: 4. 5" high x 3. 25" wide x 2. 5" deep