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Malachite Obelisk
$8,000per set
£6,062.31per set
€6,986.11per set
CA$11,314.21per set
A$12,167.48per set
CHF 6,505.98per set
MX$146,736.38per set
NOK 82,272.52per set
SEK 74,960.86per set
DKK 52,201.73per set
About the Item
The use of malachite dates back to ancient civilizations. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans valued malachite for its beauty and supposed protective properties. In ancient Egypt, it was used for amulets, jewelry, and even ground into powder for eye shadow. The Greeks and Romans carved it into decorative objects and used it as a pigment for painting.
Malachite obelisks, in particular, gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries. These obelisks, often smaller than their stone counterparts, were highly prized in Europe and Asia. The Russian Tsars, fascinated by the stone's beauty, commissioned grand works of art and architecture featuring malachite. The most famous example is the Malachite Room in the Winter Palace (now part of the Hermitage Museum) in St. Petersburg, which showcases extensive malachite decoration, including columns, fireplaces, and furniture.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:XIX
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Mexico City, MX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3531340248092
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