Thursday Sessions With The Spirit Questors: November 1, 2017

Brought out two versions of Batong Ara. Batong Ara is allegedly taken from the marble base on which the monstrance is usually placed on a church altar. I am certain that there are a few real ones around. I am doubtful that they continue to be produced--otherwise we'd all see a lot of damaged altar tables in churches.

Reverse Sides of Batong Ara. The version on the right is embellished with colored crystal chips: garnet, peridot, citrine, and marcasite.