M308 Crystal It is gold leaf and

It is gold leaf and has a bole underlay

Large 18th century Italian gold and silver leaf tassel ornament

but parts of the glass are left in their organic form to resemble a natural-forming sculpture combined with the hand of man

Both specimens naturally evolved together in this form and beautifully contrast with one another

Carved at the top of the crucifix is the latin phrase translated to "Jesus of Nazareth

M308 Crystal It is gold leaf and19th century Italian Madonna textile banner with 18th century gilded and hand carved tassels. The piece is based on a famous painting, "Madonna of the Olive Tree" (Quasi oliva speciosa in campis), painted by Italian artist Nicol Barabino in 1887, is a celebrated 19th century religious work depicting Mary and the Baby Jesus, with the child holding an olive branch. Barabino was a Ligurian painter famous for many historical and religious scenes including