Vibrant Royal Blue Afghan Lapis Lazuli with Rich Golden Pyrite Inclusions Exquisite Handmade Polished Round Mosaic Tabletop, a Masterpiece of Mineral Art - Height: 470 mm - Width: 470 mm- 10300 g - (1)

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Georgia Foteinou
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Holds BSc in geology and post-graduate qualifications in geochemistry.

Estimate  € 1,500 - € 1,700
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€260
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€45
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€28

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Handmade circular lapis lazuli mosaic tabletop from Afghanistan, featuring vibrant real-blue lapis with golden pyrite inclusions and a hand-polished surface, measuring 470 mm in diameter and 22 mm thick (weight 10300 g).

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handmade coffee table top in natural lapis lazuli — On offer, a magnificent and exclusive circular-shaped tabletop, entirely handmade using the mosaic technique. This piece of mineral art was created using precious natural lapis lazuli from the historic Afghan mines, a testimony of timeless luxury and design. The surface is a hypnotic composition of lapis lazuli tiles, carefully selected and assembled to create a vibrant chromatic display. The dominant tones range from the deepest ultramarine to royal blue, enriched by the iconic golden inclusions of pyrite that sparkle like stars in a night sky and by delicate white calcite veining. This combination gives the tabletop visual depth and an unrepeatable uniqueness. Lapis lazuli is not a single mineral, but a metamorphic rock cherished by humans for millennia. Its composition is an amalgam of several minerals: lazurite, which gives it the characteristic deep blue color; pyrite, responsible for the golden specks; and calcite, which creates the white veins. This geological complexity makes every fragment a work of nature’s art. The Afghan origin, specifically from the Badakhshan region, is synonymous with the highest global quality. This is the same lapis lazuli that adorned the funerary masks of Egyptian pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, and that was ground to obtain the precious ultramarine pigment used by Renaissance masters. Owning this piece means possessing a fragment of history. This work is the result of meticulous artisanal skill. Each tessera has been cut, ground, and placed by hand to form a perfectly smooth and homogeneous surface, highlighting the stone’s intrinsic beauty. It is a dialogue between the primal force of geology and the refined vision of the artist, perfect as a centerpiece in a prestigious living room, study, or boutique hotel.

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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handmade coffee table top in natural lapis lazuli — On offer, a magnificent and exclusive circular-shaped tabletop, entirely handmade using the mosaic technique. This piece of mineral art was created using precious natural lapis lazuli from the historic Afghan mines, a testimony of timeless luxury and design. The surface is a hypnotic composition of lapis lazuli tiles, carefully selected and assembled to create a vibrant chromatic display. The dominant tones range from the deepest ultramarine to royal blue, enriched by the iconic golden inclusions of pyrite that sparkle like stars in a night sky and by delicate white calcite veining. This combination gives the tabletop visual depth and an unrepeatable uniqueness. Lapis lazuli is not a single mineral, but a metamorphic rock cherished by humans for millennia. Its composition is an amalgam of several minerals: lazurite, which gives it the characteristic deep blue color; pyrite, responsible for the golden specks; and calcite, which creates the white veins. This geological complexity makes every fragment a work of nature’s art. The Afghan origin, specifically from the Badakhshan region, is synonymous with the highest global quality. This is the same lapis lazuli that adorned the funerary masks of Egyptian pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, and that was ground to obtain the precious ultramarine pigment used by Renaissance masters. Owning this piece means possessing a fragment of history. This work is the result of meticulous artisanal skill. Each tessera has been cut, ground, and placed by hand to form a perfectly smooth and homogeneous surface, highlighting the stone’s intrinsic beauty. It is a dialogue between the primal force of geology and the refined vision of the artist, perfect as a centerpiece in a prestigious living room, study, or boutique hotel.

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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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Vibrant Royal Blue Afghan Lapis Lazuli with Rich Golden Pyrite Inclusions
Mineral form
Exquisite Handmade Polished Round Mosaic Tabletop, a Masterpiece of Mineral Art
Supplement
Large Handcrafted Afghan Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Top
Weight
10300 g
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Height
470 mm
Width
470 mm
Depth
22 mm
ItalyVerified
14174
Objects sold
98.44%
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