Carved Russian Gemstone Character Study "The Stone Polisher"
Russia
Based on historic photos, this composition recreates the processing of malachite by a master craftsman. Carefully selected minerals convey the texture of work tools, a machine tool, clothes and household items. This carved, inlaid volumetric mosaic features malachite, aventurine, quartzite, dolerite, quartz, limesite, amazonite, kascholong, marble, serpentine, petrified wood.
Measuring 8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in
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Based on historic photos, this composition recreates the processing of malachite by a master craftsman. Carefully selected minerals convey the texture of work tools, a machine tool, clothes and household items. This carved, inlaid volumetric mosaic features malachite, aventurine, quartzite, dolerite, quartz, limesite, amazonite, kascholong, marble, serpentine, petrified wood.
Measuring 8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in