Rare silver lapis lazuli semi precious stone bird carving
Lapis Lazali silver carving of a duck with base
€ 575
First half XX century probably Russian
A lapis lazuli carved duck, laid in with red jaspis, malachite and black agate adorned with silver feathers and feet. The lovely figure stands on a lapis lazuli base.
It's in good condition. One line in the base but stable. Minor chips to one side of the base. Not very noticeable.
The duck is complete. A few normal lines in the lapis, as expexted. Tiny line on the tale. See the pictures.
A wonderful collector's piece of semi precious stone carved birds and Kunstkammer style objects.
Dim: 13,5 x 10,5 x 12 cm / 901 gr
Material:
Lapis lazuli, malachite, red jaspis, black agate, silver
Origin:
Russia
Era:
Early XX century
Condition:
Good
Height:
12 cm
Width:
13,5 cm
Depth:
10,5 cm