Precious bowl in lapis lazuli - Refined mosaic of lapis lazuli from Afghanistan. - Height: 126 mm - Width: 126 mm- 283 g - (1)

Refined Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Mosaic — This exceptional specimen of Campo del Cielo meteorite, from Argentina, is a tangible testament to the power and beauty of cosmic phenomena. The piece features its characteristic dark fusion crust, due to the intense heating during its passage through the Earth's atmosphere. The surface is adorned with regmaglypts, cavities and impressions created by the ablation of material during the fall, which give the sample a sculptural and deeply fascinating appearance. The Campo del Cielo meteorite is classified as an unanie iron, a type of meteorite formed in the core of an asteroid. Its predominantly metallic composition, with a iron-nickel matrix, makes it particularly dense and heavy for its size. Its irregular surface and dark color with metallic reflections make it a specimen of great visual and scientific interest. The Campo del Cielo fall occurred about 4,000-5,000 years ago, when a meteor shower crashed in what is today the province of Chaco, Argentina, creating a series of impact craters. This specimen, like all Campo del Cielo fragments, carries with it the story of a interstellar journey lasting billions of years, culminating in a dramatic impact with our planet. Collecting a meteorite means possessing a piece of the Solar System's history. This specimen represents not only a rare geological object but also a symbol of the vastness of the universe and our connection to it. It is an ideal piece to enrich a collection of rare minerals, fossils or natural curiosities, or to serve as an extraordinary decorative element in any environment, evoking wonder and curiosity. Its condition is excellent, preserving all the details of its formation and its dramatic journey.