A Large Oval Turned Amethyst Bowl
A Large Oval Turned Amethyst Bowl
Fine colour, rich striations and ‘markings’ and overall glossy patina through old polishing and use
Noticeable fissures within the deep structure of the crystals
English or German
Early 19th Century or earlier
SIZE: 9cm dia. - 3½ ins dia.
Fine colour, rich striations and ‘markings’ and overall glossy patina through old polishing and use
Noticeable fissures within the deep structure of the crystals
English or German
Early 19th Century or earlier
SIZE: 9cm dia. - 3½ ins dia.
A Large Oval Turned Amethyst Bowl
Fine colour, rich striations and ‘markings’ and overall glossy patina through old polishing and use
Noticeable fissures within the deep structure of the crystals
English or German
Early 19th Century or earlier
SIZE: 9cm dia. - 3½ ins dia.
Fine colour, rich striations and ‘markings’ and overall glossy patina through old polishing and use
Noticeable fissures within the deep structure of the crystals
English or German
Early 19th Century or earlier
SIZE: 9cm dia. - 3½ ins dia.
Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light lavender or pale violet to a deep purple. The Egyptians engraved intaglio gems. Anglo-Saxons graves have produced amethyst beads. The ancient Greek word ‘amethystos’ translates as ‘not drunken’; amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, hence wine ‘goblets’ were carved from it.
Purchased at Knight Frank and Rutley Auction Rooms, Bond Street, London, 1966, for £8
Ex Private collection since purchase
Ex Private collection since purchase
A Large Oval Turned Amethyst Bowl
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