THE AZURE RELIQUARY
THE AZURE RELIQUARY
SOLD — PRIVATE COLLECTION
THE AZURE RELIQUARY
An exquisite study in beauty, mortality, and the natural world.
Two brilliant blue Morpho butterflies take center stage in this one-of-a-kind assemblage, their iridescent wings suspended against a rich black velvet backdrop. Beneath them rests a goat jawbone sourced from the Rhodope Mountains of Greece, accompanied by a striking Callicore aegina butterfly.
An intricate arrangement of preserved botanicals, delicate dried blossoms, and moss surrounds the specimens, creating a composition reminiscent of a forgotten Victorian natural history collection.
Encased within an antique oval frame with distinctive convex bubble glass, this piece celebrates the delicate balance between life and decay.
DETAILS
- Two blue Morpho butterflies
- Callicore aegina butterfly
- Goat jawbone — Rhodope Mountains, Greece
- Preserved florals, botanicals, and moss
- Antique oval frame with convex bubble glass
- Approximate dimensions: 24” × 16”
ONE OF A KIND
This original Ravenwood O&C creation has found its forever home and remains in our Curiosity Cabinet archives as a celebration of the beautifully unusual.
As always, ALL specimens are ethically sourced.