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    Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ...

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    • Lapidary Art:Carvings, Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ...
    • Lapidary Art:Carvings, Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ...
    • Lapidary Art:Carvings, Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ...
    Lapidary Art:Carvings, Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ... Lapidary Art:Carvings, Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ... Lapidary Art:Carvings, Lapis Free Form Sculpture. Afghanistan. 7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm). ... View More >
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    Lapis Free Form Sculpture
    Afghanistan
    7.68 x 7.28 x 1.54 inches (19.50 x 18.50 x 3.90 cm)

    This massive free-form sculpture of Lapis lazuli weighs over an impressive 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg) and has a nice layering to its unique edging which feature peppered bands of Pyrite flecking. The over smooth polished specimen is a rich regal blue with subtle hints of visible patterning. Lapis has been used and valued since ancient times. The characteristic bluish coloration, obviously, makes this "rock" with Lazurite so coveted.

    [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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    December, 2015
    17th Thursday
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