Carved Lapis Lazuli portrait of a face with flowing hair. Lapis Lazuli, a metamorphosed form of limestone rich in the blue mineral lazulite, was considered by the Egyptians to be superior to other materials other than gold and silver. Unlike most other stones used in Egypt, it does not occur naturally in the deserts of Egypt bud had to be imported. Comes mounted on a base. Egypto-Roman.
30 BC - 324 AD
1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
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