Set Reminder2019-09-13 12:00:002019-10-17 13:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : 19th-20th Century Decorative Arts https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/solomon-treasure/19th-20th-century-decorative-arts-4452 19th-20th Century Decorative Arts. Exceptional lots of French furniture, objects of art, and gorgeous opulent decor for the home. Solomon Treasure mory@solomontreasureny.com
A rare and large decorative green Jasper bowl, This green variety of jasper with red spots, known as heliotrope (bloodstone), is one of the traditional birthstones for March. Measures: 4‰Û¡_Ç_ high x 15‰Û¡_Ç_ diameter The appeal of Jasper is its interesting color patterns and formations. Though it can be a solid color, it is most often mottled, spotted, ringed, or striped. Each Jasper has a unique color or pattern, lending this gemstone much variety. Jasper is an ancient gemstone, and is mentioned in the bible and other classical sources. Jasper, an aggregate of micro-granular quartz and/or chalcedony and other mineral phases, is usually red, yellow, brown or green in color; and rarely blue. The mineral aggregate breaks with a smooth surface and is used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. It can be highly polished, like this bowl, and is used for items such as vases, seals, and snuff boxes. Like-new condition. Ready to place.