The Ancient Encounter

The Ancient Encounter
Carved In Germany
features.
This impressive one-of-a-kind artwork depicts a dramatic encounter between a cobra
and a mongoose, masterfully carved with extraordinary precision.
The cobra is sculpted from a single block of natural crystal quartz, frosted and hand
finished in Germany to achieve a refined, translucent presence, accents of natural
tourmaline form the pink and colored sections of the cobra, adding rare chromatic
contrast.
The cobra’s eyes are set with natural rubies framed by gold rims, while its tongue is
crafted from 18-carat gold, emphasizing lifelike intensity.
The mongoose is carved from natural lapis lazuli, distinguished by deep blue tones
and exceptional micro-detailing. Its teeth are made from natural opal, the tongue
from coral, and the eyes are set with diamonds, giving the figure remarkable
expression and vitality, a finely carved black onyx nose completes the mongoose’s
Every element of this sculpture is executed by hand, showcasing astonishing
precision, balance, and mastery of gemstone carving, the result is a powerful,
museum-level artwork that unites rare natural materials, dramatic symbolism, and
exceptional craftsmanship into a singular collectible masterpiece.
H : 37 cm
W: 32 cm
D : 21 cm

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