Kambamba jasper Bowl - Height: 17.5 cm - Width: 14 cm- 1625 kg
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Kambaba Jasper bowl, hand-carved from Madagascar, measuring 17.5 cm high, 14 cm wide and 6 cm deep, weighing 1625 kg, with a polished interior and orbicular green, black and olive patterns.
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Description from the seller
A beautifully hand-carved Kambaba Jasper bowl, polished to reveal the stone’s characteristic combination of deep green, black and olive tones.
This specimen shows an especially dense and attractive orbicular pattern, with numerous rounded dark formations distributed throughout a fine green matrix. The contrast between the black circular structures and the softer green background creates a highly graphic, almost abstract appearance, making the bowl particularly striking when viewed from above as well as from the side.
Its softly irregular outline gives the piece a more natural and sculptural character than a perfectly symmetrical vessel. The carefully polished interior and rounded edges enhance the depth of the pattern and allow the different mineral structures to remain visible across the entire surface.
Despite its commercial name, Kambaba Jasper is not a true jasper in the strict mineralogical sense. It is generally described as an orbicular, silica-rich metamorphic rock, traditionally associated with fossilised microbial structures and composed mainly of quartz with dark mineral phases.
Thanks to its distinctive natural pattern and refined lapidary finish, this bowl works particularly well as a decorative mineral object, sculptural centerpiece or collector’s piece, combining geological interest with strong visual presence.
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About Latiaxis S.r.l.
Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers.
Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.
A beautifully hand-carved Kambaba Jasper bowl, polished to reveal the stone’s characteristic combination of deep green, black and olive tones.
This specimen shows an especially dense and attractive orbicular pattern, with numerous rounded dark formations distributed throughout a fine green matrix. The contrast between the black circular structures and the softer green background creates a highly graphic, almost abstract appearance, making the bowl particularly striking when viewed from above as well as from the side.
Its softly irregular outline gives the piece a more natural and sculptural character than a perfectly symmetrical vessel. The carefully polished interior and rounded edges enhance the depth of the pattern and allow the different mineral structures to remain visible across the entire surface.
Despite its commercial name, Kambaba Jasper is not a true jasper in the strict mineralogical sense. It is generally described as an orbicular, silica-rich metamorphic rock, traditionally associated with fossilised microbial structures and composed mainly of quartz with dark mineral phases.
Thanks to its distinctive natural pattern and refined lapidary finish, this bowl works particularly well as a decorative mineral object, sculptural centerpiece or collector’s piece, combining geological interest with strong visual presence.
Seller's Story
Shipping Restrictions and Right to Cancel the Sale
We reserve the right to cancel a sale if the purchased item cannot be legally exported, imported, or shipped to the destination country. This includes, but is not limited to, items subject to regulatory restrictions (such as materials protected under CITES), customs limitations, local prohibitions, or logistical constraints related to the weight, size, or nature of the parcel when carriers do not accept shipments to specific geographic areas.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify any applicable restrictions in their country before placing a bid. Should shipping prove impossible for legal or operational reasons beyond our control, the order will be cancelled and any payment made will be refunded in accordance with the platform’s procedures.
About Latiaxis S.r.l.
Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers.
Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.
Details
Main mineral
Kambamba jasper
Mineral form
Bowl
Weight
1625 kg
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
17.5 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
6 cm
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