Rectangular Lapis Lazuli Prism – Monoblock of Premium Quality. - Height: 128 mm - Width: 42 mm- 656 g
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Rectangular lapis lazuli prism monoblock of premium quality from Afghanistan, weighing 656 g with dimensions 128 × 42 × 42 mm.
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A solid rectangular prism, it has been carved from a single block of premium Afghan lapis lazuli, characterized by a deep, uniform blue, enriched with elegant golden pyrite veining and delicate calcite tints. Originating from Afghanistan’s historic mines, the source of the finest lapis lazuli for over 6,000 years, this specimen stands out for its exceptional quality.
The rectangular prism is a geometric shape that evokes stability, solidity, and balance, used since ancient times both in artistic contexts and in spiritual and energetic practices. Lapis lazuli, known as the "stone of wisdom," has been venerated by civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamian peoples for its symbolic and protective properties. This mineral is linked to the throat chakra and the third eye, promoting authentic communication, intuition, and spiritual connection.
This lapis lazuli monolith can be used as a decorative element, an energy tool, or a valuable collectible.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateA solid rectangular prism, it has been carved from a single block of premium Afghan lapis lazuli, characterized by a deep, uniform blue, enriched with elegant golden pyrite veining and delicate calcite tints. Originating from Afghanistan’s historic mines, the source of the finest lapis lazuli for over 6,000 years, this specimen stands out for its exceptional quality.
The rectangular prism is a geometric shape that evokes stability, solidity, and balance, used since ancient times both in artistic contexts and in spiritual and energetic practices. Lapis lazuli, known as the "stone of wisdom," has been venerated by civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamian peoples for its symbolic and protective properties. This mineral is linked to the throat chakra and the third eye, promoting authentic communication, intuition, and spiritual connection.
This lapis lazuli monolith can be used as a decorative element, an energy tool, or a valuable collectible.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Mineral Form
Rectangular Lapis Lazuli Prism – Monoblock of Premium Quality.
Weight
656 g
Country of Origin
Afghanistan
Height
128 mm
Width
42 mm
Depth
42 mm
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