Ruby Carving by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio


Depicting Hvsang and his child attendants, an arhat of the Buddha, carved entirely of Tanzanian ruby with an approximate weight of 125,000.00 carats. Raised on a base of Obsidian bordered by gold vermeil coins. Measuring 21 x 16 1/2 x 17 in (55 x 42 x 44 cm)
|Luis Alberto Quispe AparicioFollowing a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.