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Zircon on Marble
- Astor, Northern Areas, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 4.4 x 3.4 cm
- Start Time: 10/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/04/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A sharp, lustrous,1.2 cm, zircon octahedron is jauntily perched on contrasting marble matrix. The deep wine-red crystal has striking flashes of gemmy, reddish-orange fire. The backlit photos highlight the gemminess and color saturation. Excellent and showy material from recen finds in Pakistan.