Details
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lapis Lazuli
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
- Description
- An extraordinary sphere of natural lapis lazuli, exceptionally large and heavy with spectacular images of the galaxy. The globe cut … more An extraordinary sphere of natural lapis lazuli, exceptionally large and heavy with spectacular images of the galaxy. The globe cut from a substantial boulder of lapis from Afghanistan, finely polished to achieve striated effect, swirls, scattered "stars" and "clouds" that mimic the celestial atmosphere. The stone of the finest quality with beautiful deep blue layered with thin bands of shimmering pyrite and calcite. Weighing at 19.25 lb, this remarkable piece suits home interior of the highest caliber. 7" sphere and 8.5" high with stand. less
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