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Lot 8272

Lapis and Pearl Carving of an Oyster Shell

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
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Sold for US$235 inc. premium

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Lapis and Pearl Carving of an Oyster Shell

By Georg Brandt
Idar-Oberstein, Germany

A bi-valve mollusk—an unusual subject matter for a mineral carving—has been rendered in high-quality Afghani lapis lazuli of a deep blue color. The texturing is realistic, complete with barnacles and growth lines and the piece is highlighted with natural pyrite inclusions. A small white freshwater pearl rests in the interior. Length 2 in.

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