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The large number of mineral inclusions and the exquisite crystal groups that they form have made the Keokuk Geodes some of the most beautiful and sought after of all geodes by museums and collectors all over the world

They are put together in a sculptural form - creating a piece of old and new

The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a halo motif as part of a crucifix or an artistic depiction of a sunburst in a historic church

The Australian Water Pot is a rare ocean bivalve that undergoes a unique metamorphosis

M257 aubusson cartoon mirrors The large number of mineral18th century Italian gilded cross with 18th century arms of Christ, aquamarine, and gold plated crystal points and mounted on a gilded, hand carved base. The cross originally came from a historical church in Tuscany. The gold plated crystal points adorn the crucifix to emulate the original gilded sunrays of the cross. 18th century Italian arms of Christ are also applied on either side to symbolize Christ on the cross. It is mounted on coordinating