Exquisite ruby on fuchsite - Sacred Lingam of Shiva - Polished lingam form - Height: 113 mm - Width: 68 mm- 780 g - (1)

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Forma Lingam | India | Extra Quality — This specimen captures attention for its extraordinary beauty and excellent workmanship in a Lingam-shaped form, a sacred symbol revered in many cultures. The piece presents a harmonious fusion of rubies in an intense and vibrant pink, set within a matrix of fuchsite with variegated tones of green and blue. The smooth surface enhances the minerals' natural luster, creating a fascinating visual contrast between the ruby's vivid color and the softer background of the fuchsite. The peculiarity of this specimen is fully revealed under UV light, where the rubies show intense and spectacular red fluorescence, turning the object into a true light show. This feature makes it not only a daytime display piece but also a striking focal point in spaces with specialized lighting. The ruby inclusions are well distributed, with visible crystals adding depth and character to the piece, while the veins and nuances of the fuchsite create a dynamic and organic pattern. The Lingam is an abstract sculptural form that represents the deity in Hindu tradition, and is often associated with creativity, fertility, and renewal. Choosing ruby on fuchsite to carve an object of such meaning adds an additional layer of cultural and spiritual value to the piece, making it an object of contemplation and a powerful symbol, as well as a natural masterpiece. An example of Ruby on Fuchsite of this size and quality, beautifully carved and with pronounced fluorescence, is a highly prized addition to any mineral collection, a classy furnishing piece, or a meaningful gift. Its dramatic presence and aesthetic appeal make it ideal for display in a Wunderkammer or as a distinctive decorative element in a refined setting. Conditions: The specimen is in excellent condition, as visible in the photographs. Being a natural product, small irregularities, cavities or color variations are part of its geological formation and attest to its authenticity.

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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Forma Lingam | India | Extra Quality — This specimen captures attention for its extraordinary beauty and excellent workmanship in a Lingam-shaped form, a sacred symbol revered in many cultures. The piece presents a harmonious fusion of rubies in an intense and vibrant pink, set within a matrix of fuchsite with variegated tones of green and blue. The smooth surface enhances the minerals' natural luster, creating a fascinating visual contrast between the ruby's vivid color and the softer background of the fuchsite. The peculiarity of this specimen is fully revealed under UV light, where the rubies show intense and spectacular red fluorescence, turning the object into a true light show. This feature makes it not only a daytime display piece but also a striking focal point in spaces with specialized lighting. The ruby inclusions are well distributed, with visible crystals adding depth and character to the piece, while the veins and nuances of the fuchsite create a dynamic and organic pattern. The Lingam is an abstract sculptural form that represents the deity in Hindu tradition, and is often associated with creativity, fertility, and renewal. Choosing ruby on fuchsite to carve an object of such meaning adds an additional layer of cultural and spiritual value to the piece, making it an object of contemplation and a powerful symbol, as well as a natural masterpiece. An example of Ruby on Fuchsite of this size and quality, beautifully carved and with pronounced fluorescence, is a highly prized addition to any mineral collection, a classy furnishing piece, or a meaningful gift. Its dramatic presence and aesthetic appeal make it ideal for display in a Wunderkammer or as a distinctive decorative element in a refined setting. Conditions: The specimen is in excellent condition, as visible in the photographs. Being a natural product, small irregularities, cavities or color variations are part of its geological formation and attest to its authenticity.

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
Exquisite ruby on fuchsite - Sacred Lingam of Shiva -
Mineral form
Polished lingam form
Supplement
Fluorescent ruby lingam on fuchsite
Weight
780 g
Country of origin
India
Height
113 mm
Width
68 mm
Depth
68 mm
ItalyVerified
14218
Objects sold
98.42%
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