A LAPIS LAZULI TABLE TOP, 20th century, a spectacular lapis lazuli table top, made from many pieces of lapis arranged to produce an exquisite effect, 62 x 123 x 2cm Lapis lazuli has been mined for centuries and highly prized for its beauty. In, ancient and medieval times (and even today), it was ground to produce a deeply-coloured, beautiful and very expensive blue pigment that was sought-after by artists. Mostly mined in Afghanistan, it has always been difficult to obtain.
A LAPIS LAZULI TABLE TOP, 20th century, a spectacular lapis lazuli table top, made from many pieces of lapis arranged to produce an exquisite effect, 62 x 123 x 2cm Lapis lazuli has been mined for centuries and highly prized for its beauty. In, ancient and medieval times (and even today), it was ground to produce a deeply-coloured, beautiful and very expensive blue pigment that was sought-after by artists. Mostly mined in Afghanistan, it has always been difficult to obtain.
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