Afghan lapis lazuli in vibrant royal blue with rich inclusions of golden pyrite

handmade coffee table top made with natural lapis lazuli — On offer, a magnificent and exclusive circular top for a coffee table, entirely handcrafted using the mosaic technique. This mineral artwork piece was created using precious natural lapis lazuli from the historic Afghan mines, a testament to luxury and timeless design. The surface is a hypnotic composition of lapis lazuli tesserae, carefully selected and assembled to create a vibrant chromatic spectacle. The dominant tones range from the deepest ultramarine to royal blue, enriched by the iconic golden inclusions of pyrite that shimmer like stars in a night sky and by delicate veins of white calcite. This combination gives the tabletop visual depth and an unrepeatable uniqueness. Lapis lazuli is not a single mineral, but a metamorphic rock cherished by humans for millennia. Its composition is an amalgam of several minerals: lazurite, which provides the characteristic deep blue color; pyrite, responsible for the golden flecks; and calcite, which creates the white veining. This geological complexity makes every fragment a work of nature’s art. The Afghan provenance, specifically from the Badakhshan region, is synonymous with the highest quality worldwide. This is the very lapis lazuli that adorned the funerary masks of Egyptian pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, and that was ground to obtain the precious ultramarine pigment used by Renaissance masters. Owning this piece means possessing a fragment of history. This work is the result of meticulous artisanal skill. Each tessera has been cut, polished, and placed by hand to form a surface perfectly smooth and homogeneous, highlighting the stone’s intrinsic beauty. It is a dialogue between the primal force of geology and the refined vision of the artist, perfect as a centerpiece in a prestigious living room, study, or boutique hotel.

Estimate:$1,685.57

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