Lapis Lazuli Obelisk from Badakhshan, Afghanistan Obelisk - Height: 224 mm - Width: 67 mm- 3850 g - (1)

Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone prized since antiquity for its intense deep blue color with flecks of golden pyrite that create a celestial appearance. This obelisk from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, honors a region famous for producing some of the finest lapis lazuli in the world. The stone is primarily composed of lazurite, which imparts its rich blue hue, and has been used historically in art, jewelry, and ornamentation. Obelisks carved from lapis lazuli showcase the stone’s natural beauty and were historically revered as symbols of purity and wisdom. This piece serves as an elegant decorative object that celebrates the cultural and mineralogical significance of lapis lazuli.