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A SPECIMEN OF MALACHITE
from the Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, the botryoidal crystals with natural surface lustre and texture, formed by fluids running through the deposit in the mine over millennia, which slowly and naturally polished the malachite; on custom, engraved lucite base
8in. (70cm.) high
from the Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, the botryoidal crystals with natural surface lustre and texture, formed by fluids running through the deposit in the mine over millennia, which slowly and naturally polished the malachite; on custom, engraved lucite base
8in. (70cm.) high
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.