Francisco Álvarez

Mediterranean House Auction

Congo Malachite ashtray or cup, (brought back from a trip a very long time ago (1977).
Its forest green color is intense and its concentric patterns are magnificent, its "eyes" are regular and complex.
Its shape is free and follows the natural curves of the mineral. Its polishing is impeccable on the inside.
You will be able to spot micro-fissures in the bottom of the cup, which clearly prove its authenticity!
They are part of the geological history and give it all its unique character! 22 kg

It measures 13 x 9.5 x 4 cm.
Its weight: 1.022 kg.

I will prepare careful packaging and ship it via Colissimo.

Cendrier ou coupe en Malachite du Congo, (rapporté d'un voyage il y a bien longtemps (1977). 
Sa couleur vert forêt est intense et ses motifs concentriques sont magnifiques, ses "yeux" sont réguliers et complexes. 
Sa forme est libre et épouse les courbes naturelles du minéral. Son polissage est impeccable à l'intérieur.
Vous pourrez apercevoir des micro-fissures dans le fond de la coupe, ce qui prouve bien son authenticité !
Elles font partie de l'histoire géologique et lui donne tout son caractère unique !22 kg

Elle mesure 13 x 9,5 x 4 cm.
Son poids : 1,022 kg.

Je ferai un colis soigné et l'expédierai en Colissimo.


 


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Ashtray - Malachite

Congo - 1960-1970

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Malachite ashtray or bowl from Congo, dating to the 1960s–1970s, measuring 13 × 9.5 × 4 cm and weighing 1.022 kg, in forest green with concentric patterns and a polished interior, in excellent condition with minimal signs of use and micro-fissures at the bottom evidencing authenticity.

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Malachite ashtray or bowl from Congo, dating to the 1960s–1970s, measuring 13 × 9.5 × 4 cm and weighing 1.022 kg, in forest green with concentric patterns and a polished interior, in excellent condition with minimal signs of use and micro-fissures at the bottom evidencing authenticity.

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