Iridescent abalone shell mounted on an 18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved base with baroque pearls.
Abalone shells or "Haliotis Iris" are shells with an interior of iridescent mother-of-pearl. The baroque pearls perfectly coordinate with the abalone shell. It is mounted on the 18th century Italian gilded base to create a sculptural work of organic and old.
Size: 9.5" high x 5" wide x 5" deep
