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

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A pair of branches of Red Coral (Corallium rubrum)
each with seven main stalks splitting into numerous other branches and each mounted on a red marble base.
18 in. (45.7 cm.) and the other slightly smaller. (2)

Lot Essay

Red coral 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.

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