Smithsonite & Galena (Luis Leite & Shields Flynn Coll.)

Item Description

A striking sculptural wreath of densely intergrown lustrous, translucent chocolate-brown smithsonite rhombs is artistically draped atop the sparkly granular galena matrix. The rhombs spill over onto the back of the piece as a bonus on this rich and showy two-sided combination. The angled layered, 3.5 cm galena band on the front adds pizzazz. The piece has multiple display views and displays well without aid in the primary views. Ex Luis Leite Collection, for whom the RARE Tsumeb species Leiteite (Type Locality) is named. Ex Shields Flynn Collection and comes with a fine provenance.