When cutting most pleochroic gemstones (Iolite, Tanzanite, Kunzite etc.), lapidaries typically try to minimize the pleochroism and maximize the single most prominent color.
It has since become known as the Unfinished Obelisk and not only is it still there today, but it has provided us with unique insight into how ancient Egyptian stone workers built these monuments.
But the finest of all is the little mason, who has donned a big straw hat, which gives him the appearance of a half-candle with a shade over it; and it is ridiculous to see him make his hare's face beneath it.
And thus every one knows about it, so that when the master praises Derossi they all turn to look at Votini, who chews his venom, and the little mason makes a hare's face at him.
I was pleased, too, because the little mason is better, and because the teacher said to my father yesterday evening as he was passing, " He is doing well; he is doing well" .