Ancient Roman, Empire metamorphic rock Rare Lapis Lazuli hand-carved flower bead (star shape) - 27 mm (No reserve price)
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Rare lapis lazuli hand-cut flower bead (star-shaped), from Oud-Romeins, Keizerrijk culture in the 2nd–3rd century, measuring 27 x 26 x 6 mm and weighing 7.39 g, cut from metamorphic stone and highlighted by the deep blue with calcite veins and pyrite specks.
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This is a handcrafted bead (flower) made of lapis lazuli.
Details
Dimensions: 27 x 26 x 6 mm
Weight: 7.39 grams
Material: The flower is carved from lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone known for its intense, deep blue color.
Composition: Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock primarily consisting of lazurite, with white patches of calcite and shimmering gold-colored specks of pyrite (iron pyrite). These features are clearly visible in the depicted object.
Material and Origin: Lapis lazuli is a deep blue gemstone that often contains golden specks (pyrite). Although the stones were highly valued by the Romans, the raw material originally came from distant regions such as Afghanistan.
Forms: Archaeological finds show beads in various shapes, including diamond-shaped, conical, and even star-shaped. They were often combined with other materials such as gold or carnelian in necklaces. It was even ground into the precious ultramarine blue pigment for art.
Symbolism: In antiquity, the stone symbolized power, wisdom, and status. Roman elite wore these beads as part of valuable jewelry or amulets.
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping.
This is a handcrafted bead (flower) made of lapis lazuli.
Details
Dimensions: 27 x 26 x 6 mm
Weight: 7.39 grams
Material: The flower is carved from lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone known for its intense, deep blue color.
Composition: Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock primarily consisting of lazurite, with white patches of calcite and shimmering gold-colored specks of pyrite (iron pyrite). These features are clearly visible in the depicted object.
Material and Origin: Lapis lazuli is a deep blue gemstone that often contains golden specks (pyrite). Although the stones were highly valued by the Romans, the raw material originally came from distant regions such as Afghanistan.
Forms: Archaeological finds show beads in various shapes, including diamond-shaped, conical, and even star-shaped. They were often combined with other materials such as gold or carnelian in necklaces. It was even ground into the precious ultramarine blue pigment for art.
Symbolism: In antiquity, the stone symbolized power, wisdom, and status. Roman elite wore these beads as part of valuable jewelry or amulets.
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping.
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Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
2e / 3e eeuw
Name of object
Rare Lapis Lazuli hand-carved flower bead (star shape)
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
metamorphic rock
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
27 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
6 mm
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Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
