Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
This beautiful malachite egg features the distinctive textured pattern of the green polished stone.
This delightful object will look beautiful on display in any room in your home.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 10 cm x Width 7 cm x Depth 7 cm
Weight 0.03 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 4 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 3 inches
Weight 0.9 troy oz
Malachite is an opaque, green banded mineral. It is believed to be a strong protector of children. It protects the wearer from accidents and protects travellers.
It is a stone of balance in relationships.
Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Malachite has been mined in large quantities from the Urals in Russia, in Africa (Congo, Gabon, Zambia, Namibia), Mexico, Australia, Israel, Lyon in France and Arizona in the United States.
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers.
Our reference: A4440
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique Large Polished Malachite Egg Circa Circa 1900
