More Pictures of the Lapis Lazuli SCARAB

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.


Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
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

Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Left Side rear view


 

This lapis lazuli comes from the fourth mine, Mardan-Y-Charin Afghanistan



Lapis Lazuli SCARAB

Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Front view


 

The fine lines visible on the surface are Pyrites,
giving a wonderful gold effect.


Lapis Lazuli SCARAB

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

Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Front underside view

 

The intricate carving is exquisite



Lapis Lazuli SCARAB

Lapis Lazuli SCARAB
Underside detailed view

 

 

A closer view of the precise carving
on the underside


Lapis Lazuli SCARAB

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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