Large quartz, hardstone, gold, and lapis lazuli alpine flower bed model

Crafted with exquisite skill and in minute detail, this superb flower bed model is made from a host of beautiful and precious materials.

The base of this piece, which imitates an Alpine gentian (the type of flower) flower bed, is made from quartz applied with a dark-grey carved hardstone rockery. Out of this grow beautiful gentian flowers, the petals of which are carved from lapis lazuli, the pistils in gold, and the stamen and leaves carved from nephrite.

Masterfully replicating the natural textures, tones, and forms of alpine flowers and rocky outcrops, this fine decorative piece justifies its use of beautiful precious materials with its outstanding artistic sculptural qualities.