M257 aubusson cartoon mirrors The Australian Water Pot is

The Australian Water Pot is a rare ocean bivalve that undergoes a unique metamorphosis

Size: 17" high x 14" wide x 10" deep

It is mounted on the polished calcite base and adorned with a natural-forming baroque pearl

The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a halo motif as part of a crucifix or an artistic depiction of a sunburst in a historic church

The piece appears to have evolved together over time - Interpreting the past to create historical yet contemporary work entirely original

M257 aubusson cartoon mirrors The Australian Water Pot is18th century Italian gilded cross with 18th century arms of Christ, aquamarine, and gold plated crystal points and mounted on a gilded, hand carved base. The cross originally came from a historical church in Tuscany. The gold plated crystal points adorn the crucifix to emulate the original gilded sunrays of the cross. 18th century Italian arms of Christ are also applied on either side to symbolize Christ on the cross. It is mounted on coordinating