Great Blue Heron - Topaz P08714-P00089 The spacious shelf provides ample

The spacious shelf provides ample storage for books

The polished face of this piece provides a crisp window into the depth of carving that covers the entire rear surface of the work

These long

red padparadscha sapphires (one of the rarest gems in the world)

The striking patterns in the finished paintings often resemble animals

Great Blue Heron - Topaz P08714-P00089 The spacious shelf provides ampleThis great blue heron is sand carved in glass with the head and wing tips carved out around the lip of the bowl. Each feather is etched one at a time giving depth and dimension to the wing spread and detail to the face of this great bird. Trees and a flying heron are etched on the back of this hand blown glass vase. Signed by the artist Materials: Glass