Lot 455

Natural Lapis Lazuli Mosaics Brass Handmade Vase

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is a Natural Lapis Lazuli With Brass Handmade Vase. The legendary home of lapis lazuli is Afghanistan, Santimer explains. Specifically, the Badakhshan area is home to the best lapis. According to New World Encyclopedia, Egyptian pharaohs and ancient Sumerians and Babylonians had lapis lazuli imported from these mines, possibly the world's oldest. Hand crafted and attractive, the vase is fully functional and has been carved with intense care. It can also be used as ideal decoration piece, when placed in light the glow of natural stone is amazing. Please note that this is a patch work performed by expert craftsmen. Measures 6"H x 3.25" base, 3" mouth opening.