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Malachite Obelisk

$8,000per set

£6,154.13per set

€7,143.20per set

CA$11,281.91per set

A$12,637.64per set

CHF 6,637.74per set

MX$153,669.60per set

NOK 84,055.51per set

SEK 79,791.28per set

DKK 53,312.45per set

About the Item

The use of malachite dates back to ancient civilizations. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans valued malachite for its beauty and supposed protective properties. In ancient Egypt, it was used for amulets, jewelry, and even ground into powder for eye shadow. The Greeks and Romans carved it into decorative objects and used it as a pigment for painting. Malachite obelisks, in particular, gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries. These obelisks, often smaller than their stone counterparts, were highly prized in Europe and Asia. The Russian Tsars, fascinated by the stone's beauty, commissioned grand works of art and architecture featuring malachite. The most famous example is the Malachite Room in the Winter Palace (now part of the Hermitage Museum) in St. Petersburg, which showcases extensive malachite decoration, including columns, fireplaces, and furniture.

Dimensions:

Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Malachite,Carved

Place of Origin:

India

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

XIX

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Mexico City, MX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3531340248092

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