A pair of branches of Red Coral (Corallium rubrum)
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A pair of branches of Red Coral (Corallium rubrum)

细节
A pair of branches of Red Coral (Corallium rubrum)
One with seven and the other with four main stalks splitting into numerous branches. Each with a cut base so they stand on their own.
17 in. (43.2 cm.) and the other slightly smaller. (2)

拍品专文

Red corals can be found in the western Mediterranean Sea and in the Adriatic, inside dark holes and crevices, and at depths of over 100ft. Red coral is said to have great powers which influences Mars which is responible for the field of activity, energy, courage, ambition, sports, property, strength, commander, technical ability, mechanical, forcefulness and bravery.