Exquisite Lapis Lazuli with Intense Blue Contemporary...

First-choice Lapis Lazuli, Afghanistan — An ornamental composition of remarkable value, centered on a first-choice lapis lazuli specimen, selected for its intensity and the extraordinary depth of its color. The stone presents a magnificent ultramarine blue, vivid and uniform, enriched by subtle natural veining and by a myriad of tiny golden pyrite inclusions that dot the surface, glittering like stars in a night sky. This chromatic richness and the sparkling inclusions confer the piece a unique charm and notable visual depth. The lapis lazuli has been skillfully worked and polished, adopting a slender and contemporary form. Its profile is characterized by irregular lines and a pronounced curve at the bottom, a design that preserves the stone's natural identity, transforming it into a sculpture with a modern and essential design. The meticulous polishing enhances the saturation of the blue, rendering perfectly visible the delicate color variations and the complex mineral texture that distinguish the specimen. The stone is elegantly supported by a brass structure, shaped specifically to follow its profile and create the illusion of a visual suspension above the base. The warm golden tone of the metal generates a refined and harmonious contrast with the intense blue of the lapis lazuli, enhancing its beauty. The black base, sober and solid, provides stability to the entire composition, completing it with a museal aesthetic that underscores its character as an art object. Appreciated since antiquity, lapis lazuli has played a primary role in several civilizations, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, up to the Mediterranean, where it was used for amulets, jewelry, inlays, and ceremonial objects. Its deep, rare, and precious color was associated with the celestial vault, royalty, and knowledge. Powdered, it gave rise to the equally precious ultramarine pigment, for centuries reserved for the most important paintings. This specimen, with its combination of millennia-old history and modern design, represents a magnificent focal point for any collection or environment. The small irregularities and color variations are intrinsic to the stone's nature and confirm its authenticity and natural origin. Name: Lapis Lazuli Origin: Afghanistan Material: Top-grade natural lapis lazuli Finish: Polished, inlaid on brass support with black base Dimensions: 190 mm (overall height with base) x 60 mm (width) x 60 mm (depth) Weight: 352 grams Support: Brass structure with black base Conditions: Premium mineral Lot code: RUA-699 LPS-06

Estimate:£336.81

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