Lazurite - superb old classic ex Obodda

Item Description

The color ultramarine originates from powdered Afghan Lazurite used in artists palettes for hundreds of years. This miniature is a stunning specimen of rich ultramarine blue Lazurite with minor white Calcite marble matrix. The major crystal is 2 cm across and perfectly exposed on matrix with several other smaller Lazurite crystals displayed around it for great presentation. The color on this is robust and deep and the crystal forms are very good. It is a very aesthetic piece with distinctly angular and equant to elongate crystals with great crystal forms. It sits nicely for display and is formerly from Herb Obodda's dealer stock. This quality has not been seen in decades and this is old material he brought out himself in the 90s or early 2000s. Valued over $1000