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Leaf Gold & Quartz (old - classic locale)
- Rosia Montana (Verespatak), Alba Co., Romania
- Miniature, 3.5 x 2.6 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 01/05/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/12/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gold specimens from the famous and ancient deposits at Rosia Montana are a European classic. Alluvial gold mining started here in 5300 BC! (MINDAT). This super cute miniature is composed of rich mellow leaf gold set in massive to crystallized quartz matrix. This striking and sculptural piece looks like serpent or turtle with a golden neck and head! Specimens of this quality certainly date to the 1800s.