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A lapis lazuli sphere,
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A lapis lazuli sphere,

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A lapis lazuli sphere,
Afghanistan -- 17cm. (6 5/8in.) dia, 6.5kg approx.

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注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

拍品專文

Lapis is a gemstone straight out of fairy tales of the Arabian Nights. It was introduced to Europe by Alexander the Great, where the colour was called "ultramarine" meaning "from beyond the seas". The name is a compound of lapis, the Latin word for "stone", and the Arabian word azuli, denoting the colour.