Lapis Lazuli sphere stone, very nice Natural blue color see foto's made this year in Afghanistan with hand. Dimension 170x 170 x 170 mm. Weight 8355 grs . Location Badahshan Afghanistan. Often referred to as the stone of the gods, this beautiful lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan, where the best quality has been mined for centuries. this beautiful orb is a unique piece showing its characteristic blue with flecks of coppery pyrite for a contrast. a generous round sphere with gently flared rim is finished with a hand polish to enhance the brilliant blue with swirls of gold and white. It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which may have no scientific basis and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment