Green Malachite with Concentric and Botryoidal Patterns Hexagonal Jewelry Box - Height: 40 mm - Width: 86 mm- 360 g - (1)
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Hexagonal jewelry box in high-quality green malachite from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, weighing 360 g with dimensions 40 × 86 × 86 mm.
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Artisanal masterpiece with hypnotic natural patterns 'at a glance' — This lot features a piece of extraordinary elegance: an hexagonal jewelry box, entirely crafted in high-quality Malachite originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The object represents a perfect synthesis between the raw beauty of the mineral kingdom and artisanal workmanship of the highest precision, transforming an iconic mineral into a collectible piece and a sophisticated decorative element. Its clean geometric shape contrasts magnificently with the organic complexity of the natural patterns that decorate every surface. The specimen immediately impresses with the incredible vividness of its colors and the complexity of its designs. The mirror polish enhances every detail, creating a silky, reflective surface that invites the touch. The walls of the box and the lid are a true geological atlas: one can admire the characteristic bands of malachite, alternating in shades of bright green, grass green, and forest green nearly black. The patterns are hypnotic: on one side, delicate wavy striations evoke abstract landscapes; on the other, the famous orbicular formations, known as
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 TranslateArtisanal masterpiece with hypnotic natural patterns 'at a glance' — This lot features a piece of extraordinary elegance: an hexagonal jewelry box, entirely crafted in high-quality Malachite originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The object represents a perfect synthesis between the raw beauty of the mineral kingdom and artisanal workmanship of the highest precision, transforming an iconic mineral into a collectible piece and a sophisticated decorative element. Its clean geometric shape contrasts magnificently with the organic complexity of the natural patterns that decorate every surface. The specimen immediately impresses with the incredible vividness of its colors and the complexity of its designs. The mirror polish enhances every detail, creating a silky, reflective surface that invites the touch. The walls of the box and the lid are a true geological atlas: one can admire the characteristic bands of malachite, alternating in shades of bright green, grass green, and forest green nearly black. The patterns are hypnotic: on one side, delicate wavy striations evoke abstract landscapes; on the other, the famous orbicular formations, known as
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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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Green Malachite with Concentric and Botryoidal Patterns
Mineral form
Hexagonal Jewelry Box
Supplement
High-Grade Malachite
Weight
360 g
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height
40 mm
Width
86 mm
Depth
86 mm
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