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This agate sculpture depicts a dramatic maritime scene in a storm. 
Based on an analysis of the details in the carving:
In the upper section: A sailing vessel can be seen, its mast and rigging battered by the storm, while the sailors struggle to manage the sails and rigging. 
In the foreground: Another, smaller boat or lifeboat is tossed about by the choppy waves, with human figures leaning out, rowing, or trying to grab hold and save themselves in the stormy sea. 
The overall atmosphere: The piece conveys a strong sense of danger, a struggle for survival, and drama, emphasized by the details of the jagged waves carved directly into the stone
Signed by master craftsman Michele Scala