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Malachite Freeform on stand

$2,678.79
£2,029.25
€2,300
CA$3,711.10
A$4,162.25
CHF 2,179.71
MX$50,575.40
NOK 27,678.61
SEK 26,241.28
DKK 17,511.66

About the Item

Exceptional specimen of malachite freeform on stand. Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. It is often found in nature together with the related azurite. Malachite was worked as a gemstone from early times. In ancient Egypt it was made into cameos, amulets and ornaments. The Greeks and Romans in classical antiquity knew malachite. The pulverized mineral was used as make-up and as a dye for paint. Dimensions: 36H x 21W x 8D
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    MILL, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10070242913382

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