LAPIS LAZULI SCARAB

Known as ‘Lajuart Riggi’ to the Afghans, the source of this lapis lazuli is ‘Sar-E-Sang, Badakshan’ Province in North East Afghanistan.

There are six mines in Afghanistan:

1. Mardan-Y-Yau
2. Mardan-Y-Due
3. Mardan-Y-Say
4. Mardan-Y-Char*
5. Mardan-Y-Panj
6. Mardan-Y-Shadh

*This lapis comes from the fourth mine
 
Carved from a solid block, the high pyrites content is what gives it solidity, lending itself well to the ancient skill of making boxes, obelisks and of course, this SCARAB. The SCARAB weighs 3.931 kilograms (8lbs 10 oz) is 7.25 inches (18cm) long and 5.5 inches (14cm) wide.

For sale at US Dollars $7,500**
or equivalent in Euros or UK Sterling, **Postage and packing extra, dependent on destination.

Front left side view

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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 one 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 $7,500** or the equivalent in Euros or UK Sterling, **Postage and packing extra, dependent on destination.

The carving is perfect from every angle

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