Luminous Himalayan Clear Quartz with Exquisite Frosted...

Finely detailed sculpture with satin and glossy finishes — This glaçonne/glittica work depicts a finely carved Buddha head in a block of pure Icy Quartz, commonly known as rock crystal, sourced from the Himalayan region. The piece stands out for its extraordinary craftsmanship and the intelligent use of different surface finishes, which create a striking visual and tactile contrast, highlighting both the natural material and the spiritual subject. The Buddha’s face radiates a deep sense of peace and inner serenity. The features are rendered with delicacy: eyes closed in meditation, lips bearing a compassionate smile, and the urna dot on the forehead, symbol of the third eye and enlightenment. The facial surface has been treated with a satin, almost ethereal finish that diffuses light and lends the sculpture a soft radiance, evoking a spiritual and transcendent dimension. In stark contrast to the face, the hair and the ushnisha (the cranial bump symbolizing supreme wisdom) have been left perfectly transparent and smooth. The curls are carved as small glossy spheres that capture and refract light, creating a crystal-brilliant effect. This duality of finishes is not only a display of technical virtuosity, but serves to focus attention on the intrinsic purity of quartz and to create a visual dynamism that animates the sculpture. Himalayan Clear Quartz is world-renowned for its exceptional clarity and absence of inclusions. In this sculpture, the choice of material is not incidental: its transparency symbolizes the purity of the enlightened mind. The artist has maximized the optical properties of the mineral, turning a fragment of Earth's crust into a work of art rich in meaning. From a collecting perspective, this piece represents an excellent example of contemporary glaçite/glittica art inspired by classical iconography. Its modest dimensions make it a precious and intimate object, perfect for display in a study, a library, or as the focal point of a space devoted to contemplation. It is an exemplar that harmoniously dialogs with mineralogical collections, Asian art collections, or that can enrich a modern Wunderkammer, representing an ideal bridge between natural beauty and human ingenuity.”} }] (Note: There is a stray bracket due to formatting; adjust to plain string.)? Wait need valid JSON with one key. The content above contains odd terms and brackets. Let's rewrite clean. No extraneous parentheses. Also

Estimation:€375

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