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Lapis lazuli Unique - TOP quality - free form - sculpture - 70kg - world class object in lapis - Height: 105 cm - Width: 20 cm- 69.5 kg - (1)

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we specialize in offering the best and most special lapis lazuli.
This lapis is one of the best in its size in the world. (not privately owned)
The quality and aesthetic shape of the lapis are very special.
Measuring over 100cm and “only” approx. 70kg, the piece is unique.

Dimensions and weight: 69. 2kg - 105x20x18cm

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Lapis lazulis are among the oldest known gemstones, valued as a sacred stone in the ancient cultures of Egypt, Mexico and the empires of the East. The Egyptians considered the gemstone to be the most valuable thing they could give to their dead pharaohs as a grave offering. The Lapis Lazuli gemstone is also known as the Stone of Kings. Cleopatra had already appreciated the benefits and powers of lapis lazuli and Napoleon also always carried the protective stone with him. The stone is not only important as jewelry and healing stone - this gemstone also played a special role as a pigment because of its bright and light-resistant azure blue color. During the Renaissance, the value of the pigment was approximately equal to that of gold,

The Lapis Lazuli is here in the form of a very aesthetic sculpture. Since each stone is unique, different variations of color, texture may exist.

Location: Sare-Sang Valley, Badachshan, Afghanistan

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we specialize in offering the best and most special lapis lazuli.
This lapis is one of the best in its size in the world. (not privately owned)
The quality and aesthetic shape of the lapis are very special.
Measuring over 100cm and “only” approx. 70kg, the piece is unique.

Dimensions and weight: 69. 2kg - 105x20x18cm

All photos were taken without any filters or anything similar.

Lapis lazulis are among the oldest known gemstones, valued as a sacred stone in the ancient cultures of Egypt, Mexico and the empires of the East. The Egyptians considered the gemstone to be the most valuable thing they could give to their dead pharaohs as a grave offering. The Lapis Lazuli gemstone is also known as the Stone of Kings. Cleopatra had already appreciated the benefits and powers of lapis lazuli and Napoleon also always carried the protective stone with him. The stone is not only important as jewelry and healing stone - this gemstone also played a special role as a pigment because of its bright and light-resistant azure blue color. During the Renaissance, the value of the pigment was approximately equal to that of gold,

The Lapis Lazuli is here in the form of a very aesthetic sculpture. Since each stone is unique, different variations of color, texture may exist.

Location: Sare-Sang Valley, Badachshan, Afghanistan

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