Egypt Frieze Marquetry Clutch with Labradorite Scarab Closure

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Silvia Furmanovich

Egypt Frieze Marquetry Clutch with Labradorite Scarab Closure

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This stunningly intricate wooden marquetry clutch from Silvia Furmanovich is a modern work of art. Both sides of the wooden clutch depict an Egyptian frieze as such that are found on Ancient Egyptian architecture. Two carved labradorite scarabs are set in 18K yellow gold at the top of the clutch and pull apart when opening the smooth oval shape.

wooden marquetry clutch : 6" x 8"
labradorite scarabs : 14mm x 19mm each
hidden magnetic closure

* silvia's marquetry is created by Brazilian artisans who use indigenous, naturally colored wood to create the hand-cut vignettes *

Silvia Furmanovich

Brazil - Silvia Furmanovich grew up carefully observing her goldsmith father who worked in an atelier attached to the family's home. Inspired by nature and the distinctive beauty and characteristics of stones, her collections are a fine balance of color, shape, and form. Her Marquetry collection features meticulously hand-crafted jewels which couple striking tones and shapes of indigenous wood pieced together to create captivating textures and designs.