LAPIS LAZULI SCARAB
For sale at US Dollars $11,000 or the equivalent in Euros or UK Sterling
Front left side view
The scarab weighs 3.931 kilograms (8lbs 10 oz)
is 7.25 inches (18cm) long and 5.5 inches (14cm) wide.
The SCARAB is likely to have been
carved from
a block
about a metre cubed.
Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Left Side rear view
This lapis lazuli comes from the fourth mine, Mardan-Y-Charin Afghanistan
Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Front view
The fine lines visible on the surface are
Pyrites,
giving a wonderful gold effect.
Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Front right side view
An incredibly tactile piece;
a pleasure to touch and hold,
weighing 8lbs 10 ozs (3.931 Kg)
Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Front underside view
The intricate carving is exquisite
Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Underside detailed view
A closer view of the precise carving
on the underside
Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Front underside view
For sale at US Dollars $11,000 or the equivalent in Euros or UK Sterling
The carving is perfect from every angle
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