L296 Crystal The cornice molding crowns the

The cornice molding crowns the top of the piece and the plaster rosette is mounted on the bottom

The canvas is distressed with gold leaf powders used by restorers in Italy and are no longer available

Oil paint and volcanic ash top it off

the cross becomes a crucifix

L296 Crystal The cornice molding crowns the18th century Florence fragment decorated with fossil agate coral and herkimer diamonds on a lucite base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments, in particular, are very interesting. These fragments have been used for artists and