COLORFUL OCEAN JASPER BOX. ...

Description

COLORFUL OCEAN JASPER BOX
Handcrafted in Italy
Stone source: Madagascar
Richly patterned in a wild array of colors (forest green, gold, white, cream, purple, moss green, ochre, light blue grey, salmon pink, light green, mauve, lilac and mustard yellow) this fine box has been created by a master lapidary from top grade Ocean Jasper. The numerous "eyes" and intense coloration indicate that this material was from the early history of the mine - current production is much more tame and lackluster. The box is almost seamlessly matched on all sides. There is a black onyx interior and an inset gold plated brass hinge. Fine Italian craftsmanship is evident throughout and the box measures 7 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 5/8 inches.

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