Ashtray - Malachite - Eye-shaped forms

Magnificent sculpture in solid Malachite - 10 kg - Eye shapes and natural sinuosities - Democratic Republic of Congo
Dimensions: 30 x 25 cm
Weight: 10 KG
Condition: excellent

A sculpture carved from a single, enormous block of top‑quality Malachite from the famous mines of the Katanga region (DRC). This specimen stands out not only for its substantial weight of 10 kg but also for the craftsmanship with which it has been worked to enhance the botroidal formations typical of this mineral.

The surface has been expertly polished to a mirror finish, revealing a hypnotic play of concentric circles (known as "malachite eyes") and veining in various shades of green, from deep forest green to light emerald green. The form is organic and modern, making it an object of design as well as a mineralogical collectible.

Malachite has been known since ancient times as a stone of protection and transformation; a piece of this size is considered a rarity on the market and represents a valuable investment over time.