Idar-Oberstein, Germany A fine multi-gemstone carving depicting a gentleman at a table with a silver samovar having tea. The petrified wood table is set with a plate full of carved agate knishes; the teacups and bowl are filled with jasper "soup". The gentleman's face is carved of eosite as are his hands; the hair, eyebrows and beard are carved of malachite, his clothing is rendered in a variety of hardstones including malachite, serpentine, sodalite and jasper. Measures 8 x 6 1/2 x 6in
Idar-Oberstein, Germany A fine multi-gemstone carving depicting a gentleman at a table with a silver samovar having tea. The petrified wood table is set with a plate full of carved agate knishes; the teacups and bowl are filled with jasper "soup". The gentleman's face is carved of eosite as are his hands; the hair, eyebrows and beard are carved of malachite, his clothing is rendered in a variety of hardstones including malachite, serpentine, sodalite and jasper. Measures 8 x 6 1/2 x 6in
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