Deep green Malachite - Hypnotic Concentric and Botryoidal Layers Masterfully Carved Egg - Height: 154 mm - Width: 125 mm- 4251 g - (1)

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

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Natural Malachite egg from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved from a single massive block and polished to a mirror finish, weighing over 4 kg with a height of 154 mm and displaying concentric banding and botroidal structures.

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Superb Quality - Natural Malachite Egg — A specimen of Malachite of monumental proportions, expertly carved into an egg shape from a single, massive block originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Weighing over 4 kilograms and with a height of more than 15 centimeters, this piece stands out not only for its imposing size but also for the extraordinary quality of the mineral, elevating it to a true natural sculpture. The surface, mirror-polished, acts as a magnifying glass on the mineral’s geological secrets. Infinite natural designs succession: concentric bands, orbicular structures reminiscent of enigmatic eyes, hypnotic vortices, and botryoid patterns. The color range is an ode to green, ranging from brilliant, luminous emerald tones to deep forest greens and almost black greens, creating a dynamic and striking visual contrast. Every corner of the egg reveals a new perspective, a different abstract landscape, making it an object to be explored slowly. These fascinating geometries are not the product of chance, but the record of a slow geological process. Malachite is a copper carbonate that forms in oxidation zones of copper-bearing deposits. The different tones and undulating bands represent the successive cycles of mineral deposition, influenced by tiny chemical variations in the surrounding environment. To observe this egg is therefore to read a chapter of Earth’s history, enclosed in a perfect form. The transformation of a raw block of Malachite of such dimensions into a perfectly smooth egg is a testament to great artisanal craftsmanship. The oval shape, free of sharp edges, is ideal for following the continuity of the mineral’s patterns, allowing the eye to flow without interruption across its surface. This formal choice is not only aesthetic but also enhances the very nature of Malachite, allowing its intrinsic beauty to express itself fully. For these characteristics, the specimen transcends the simple ornamental object to become a highly prestigious collectible piece. Its scenographic presence makes it an ideal focal point for a Wunderkammer, a library, a professional study, or a contemporary design environment. The egg shape, a universal symbol of birth and perfection, combines with the mineral’s dense materiality, creating an object that engages the observer on multiple levels, both aesthetic and intellectual.

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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Superb Quality - Natural Malachite Egg — A specimen of Malachite of monumental proportions, expertly carved into an egg shape from a single, massive block originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Weighing over 4 kilograms and with a height of more than 15 centimeters, this piece stands out not only for its imposing size but also for the extraordinary quality of the mineral, elevating it to a true natural sculpture. The surface, mirror-polished, acts as a magnifying glass on the mineral’s geological secrets. Infinite natural designs succession: concentric bands, orbicular structures reminiscent of enigmatic eyes, hypnotic vortices, and botryoid patterns. The color range is an ode to green, ranging from brilliant, luminous emerald tones to deep forest greens and almost black greens, creating a dynamic and striking visual contrast. Every corner of the egg reveals a new perspective, a different abstract landscape, making it an object to be explored slowly. These fascinating geometries are not the product of chance, but the record of a slow geological process. Malachite is a copper carbonate that forms in oxidation zones of copper-bearing deposits. The different tones and undulating bands represent the successive cycles of mineral deposition, influenced by tiny chemical variations in the surrounding environment. To observe this egg is therefore to read a chapter of Earth’s history, enclosed in a perfect form. The transformation of a raw block of Malachite of such dimensions into a perfectly smooth egg is a testament to great artisanal craftsmanship. The oval shape, free of sharp edges, is ideal for following the continuity of the mineral’s patterns, allowing the eye to flow without interruption across its surface. This formal choice is not only aesthetic but also enhances the very nature of Malachite, allowing its intrinsic beauty to express itself fully. For these characteristics, the specimen transcends the simple ornamental object to become a highly prestigious collectible piece. Its scenographic presence makes it an ideal focal point for a Wunderkammer, a library, a professional study, or a contemporary design environment. The egg shape, a universal symbol of birth and perfection, combines with the mineral’s dense materiality, creating an object that engages the observer on multiple levels, both aesthetic and intellectual.

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
Deep green Malachite - Hypnotic Concentric and Botryoidal Layers
Mineral form
Masterfully Carved Egg
Supplement
Massive 4.2kg Malachite
Weight
4251 g
Country of origin
Congo
Height
154 mm
Width
125 mm
Depth
125 mm
ItalyVerified
14221
Objects sold
98.41%
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