L999 Interi 18th century Italian wood chalice

18th century Italian wood chalice decorated with calcite crystals in sphalerite on a lucite base

25" high x 3

Jesus’ side was pierced with a spear

4" wide x 6 3/4" high x 4" deep

Together all the elements create a romantic

L999 Interi 18th century Italian wood chalice18th century Italian cross mounted on a crystal cluster base with mica and calcite inclusions and brown druzy points. The piece is adorned with pieces of mother of pearl and hematoid crystal quartz. The center of the cross has hematoid crystal points that emulates a figure of Christ. The Italian cross is preserved and transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of organic elements, the church artifact becomes a