拍品 1485
1485
An Unusual Leopardskin Jasper Sphere,
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An Unusual Leopardskin Jasper Sphere,

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An Unusual Leopardskin Jasper Sphere,
Mexico -- 22.8cm. (9in.) dia., 11.9kg with a turned marble socle
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. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

拍品專文

Jasper is an ornamental rock composed mostly of chalcedony or microcrystalline quartz, in association with other minerals which give it colouful bands and patterns. Jasper was a favourite gem in the ancient world and can be traced back in Hebrew, Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Latin. The name is derived from the Greek and means 'spotted stone'.