Great pair of angels from Brazil

A pair of angels made of rock crystal from Brazil. Both figures follow Western art-historical angel iconography with outstretched wings and a standing pose.

Rock crystal is the pure, transparent variety of quartz (SiO₂) without color-giving trace elements. Material of cutting quality for sculptures is a deposit-related selection. Brazilian deposits provide high-quality clear raw material.

The cut processing as a pair of angels is a curatorial staging decision concerning the raw material. The pairing allows for symmetrical arrangement.

When backlit, the sculptures allow light to shine through; the contours of the wings stand out against the bright quartz matrix.

A Brazilian collector's item with an angel-pair staging made of clear rock crystal, in gallery dimensions.