Malachite Egg- 1562 g - (12)
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Lot of 12 natural malachite eggs, total weight 1.562 kg, including one large egg (about 9.5 cm high by 6.5 cm wide) and eleven medium‑small eggs, all polished and natural, originating from Southern Africa (Africa Australe).
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Description from the seller
Lot of 12 Eggs in Natural Malachite – 1.56 kg
Technical Details
Item type: Worked mineral / Decorative eggs
Mineral: 100% natural malachite (not reconstructed, not synthetic)
Number of pieces: 12
Total weight of the lot: 1562 g (1.562 kg)
Origin: Private family collection (objects gathered by grandfather during over 40 years of residence in Zambia and related travel in the region between Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa)
Dimensions of the main specimen: approx. 9.5 cm (height) x 6.5 cm (width)
Description
Prestigious and elegant lot consisting of 12 natural malachite eggs of various sizes, entirely worked and polished. The objects come from a private family collection, kept and inherited from grandfather, who lived in Zambia for over 40 years, traveling regularly in the neighboring countries of Southern Africa (Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa).
The group is distinguished by the extraordinary visual richness of the veining, characterized by the typical concentric zonation ("malachite eyes") and wavy stripes in a rich range of green tones.
The lot includes:
1x Large Egg: The main specimen of notable size and substantial weight, with dense, well-defined concentric zonation and strong aesthetic impact.
11x Medium-Small Eggs: A variety of smooth eggs in different sizes with varying natural patterns and color nuances.
Condition and Transparency Notes
The objects are in generally good condition, with a bright surface polish. As these are botryoidal natural mineral specimens, the following structural features are visible and present:
Natural stone structure: Small natural cavities, surface pores, and micro-cracks along the mineral's growth lines, typical of the original rough stone form (as clearly shown in the detail photos).
Surface: Small local areas with natural matrix or slight polishing imperfections due to the original shape of the rough block.
All photographs (including those with a flexible ruler and a precision scale) were taken in natural light and are an integral part of the lot description.
Lot of 12 Eggs in Natural Malachite – 1.56 kg
Technical Details
Item type: Worked mineral / Decorative eggs
Mineral: 100% natural malachite (not reconstructed, not synthetic)
Number of pieces: 12
Total weight of the lot: 1562 g (1.562 kg)
Origin: Private family collection (objects gathered by grandfather during over 40 years of residence in Zambia and related travel in the region between Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa)
Dimensions of the main specimen: approx. 9.5 cm (height) x 6.5 cm (width)
Description
Prestigious and elegant lot consisting of 12 natural malachite eggs of various sizes, entirely worked and polished. The objects come from a private family collection, kept and inherited from grandfather, who lived in Zambia for over 40 years, traveling regularly in the neighboring countries of Southern Africa (Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa).
The group is distinguished by the extraordinary visual richness of the veining, characterized by the typical concentric zonation ("malachite eyes") and wavy stripes in a rich range of green tones.
The lot includes:
1x Large Egg: The main specimen of notable size and substantial weight, with dense, well-defined concentric zonation and strong aesthetic impact.
11x Medium-Small Eggs: A variety of smooth eggs in different sizes with varying natural patterns and color nuances.
Condition and Transparency Notes
The objects are in generally good condition, with a bright surface polish. As these are botryoidal natural mineral specimens, the following structural features are visible and present:
Natural stone structure: Small natural cavities, surface pores, and micro-cracks along the mineral's growth lines, typical of the original rough stone form (as clearly shown in the detail photos).
Surface: Small local areas with natural matrix or slight polishing imperfections due to the original shape of the rough block.
All photographs (including those with a flexible ruler and a precision scale) were taken in natural light and are an integral part of the lot description.
Details
Number of objects
12
Main mineral
Malachite
Mineral form
Egg
Weight
1562 g
Country of origin
Southern Africa
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