Lapis Collection

Mask of Tutankhamun
The famous mask of Pharoah TUTANKHAMUN, ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt 1361 - 1352 BC, (Egyptian Museum, Cairo), made of solid gold, with inlaid glass and lapis lazuli

Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun
The famous mask of Pharoah TUTANKHAMUN, ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt 1361 - 1352 BC, (Egyptian Museum, Cairo), made of solid gold, with inlaid glass and lapis lazuli

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

The Ram in a Thicket. Ur
The Ram in a Thicket. Rampant Ram perched on the tree of life, covered with gold leaf. The horns, eyes and back of the animal are of lapis lazuli. The base on silver

Gabled urn, from Tomb Q, Lapis Niger, Foro Romano (clay)
704112 Gabled urn, from Tomb Q, Lapis Niger, Foro Romano (clay) by Roman; Antiquarium, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Silicates, sodalite, lapis-lazuli, leucite, beryl (colour litho)
2797869 Silicates, sodalite, lapis-lazuli, leucite, beryl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, sodalite, lapis-lazuli, leucite, beryl)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1631599 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); 1.3x1.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Young female, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932607 Young female, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 37.1 x 22.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Lake Maggiore (photo)
6025400 Lake Maggiore (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Maggiore. Illustration for The Outline of the World To-Day edited by Sir Harry Johnston)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1774751 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Antiquities discovered at Naukratis by the Egypt Exploration Fund (engraving)
1614363 Antiquities discovered at Naukratis by the Egypt Exploration Fund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1631598 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); 1.3x1.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Young male, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932637 Young male, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 39.2 x 22.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1774753 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1774752 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Royal Game of Ur. Early Dynastic III Period. 2600-2400 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Emblema XII Lapis quem Saturnus pro Jove filio
Emblema XII: Lapis, quem Saturnus, pro Jove filio devoraturm, evomuit, pro monumento in Helicone mortalibus est positus. Michaelis Majeri

Emblema XXIX Ut Salamandra vivit igne sic lapis
Emblema XXIX: Ut Salamandra vivit igne sic lapis. Michaelis Majeri, Secretioris naturae secretorum scrutinium chymicum: per oculis et intellectui accurate accommodata

Egyptian art. Tutankhamuns pectoral. Dynasty 18. 1332-1322
Egyptian art. Tutankhamuns pectoral with solar and lunar emblem and Scarab. Dynasty 18. 1332-1322 BC. New Kingdom of Egypt. Egyptian Museum Cairo

Breastplate in the form of a lion-headed eagle, from Tell Hariri (ancient Mari) c.2500 BC (gold, copper, bitumen & lapis lazuli). Sumerian art. Decorative Arts. SYRIA. Damascus. National Museum

Turkey (1839). Istanbul
Ottoman Empire (1839). Istanbul. Fountain of Amet III. Litography. TURKEY. THRACE. Istanbul. Library of Ahmed III (Topkapi Palace)

Egyptian art. Tutankhamuns Gold Throne. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom of Egypt. 1332-1322 BC. Egyptian Museum. Cairo

Cabinet, c. 1660-1670. Augsburg. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Egyptian button of a chest. New Kingdom
Button of a chest with the cartouche of Tiy. New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. 1388-1351 BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Advert for Asprey Mexican onyx articles 1937
A selection of solid Mexican onyx articles, inlaid with malachite, Canadian lapis, aventurine and coral, including a number of special Coronation pieces. Date: 1937

Various Precious Stones
1. RUBY 2. EMERALD 3. GARNET 4. LAPIS LAZULI 5. TURQUOISE 6. DIAMOND 7&8. GOLD 9. SILVER 10. TOPAZ 11. SAPPHIRE 12. AMETHYST 13. OPAL 14. AGATE. Date: circa 1870

Earmuff with Moche warrior. Gold, shells, turquoises and lapis lazuli. 330-500 B.C. Moche or Mochica Art. Jewelry. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum

Head of Achaemenid Prince. 5th C. BC - 4th C. BC. Lapis lazuli. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Sculpture. IRAN. Tehran. Archaeological Museum. Proc: IRAN. FARS. Persepolis

Virgin Mary (mosaic)
BAL1763600 Virgin Mary (mosaic) by Byzantine, (11th Century); Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kiev, Ukraine; out of copyright

Plaque Representing the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; Francesco Natale Juvara, Italian, 1673 - 1759; Messina, Italy, Sicily, Europe; 1730 - 1740; Silver

Pietre dure Table; Unknown; tabletop 1580 - 1600; base 1825; Pietre dure and marble commesso (mosaic) top including breccia di Tivoli (or Quintilina), giallo antico, nero antico, breccia rossa

Vase (pot-pourri fontaine ou a dauphin); Painted decoration attributed to Charles-Nicolas Dodin, French, 1734 - 1803, active at Sevres, France from 1754, Sevres Manufactory, French

Pair of Potpourri Vases (potspourris Pompadour, troisieme grandeur); Model designed by Jean-Claude Duplessis pere, French, about 1695 - 1774, active Sevres, France 1745/1748 - 1774

Lidded Bowl and Dish (Ecuelle ronde et plateau rond); Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory, French, active about 1740 - 1756; Vincennes, France

Night Clock; Case and hardstone mosaics by Giovanni Battista Foggini, Italian, 1652 - 1725, Woodwork by Leonard van der Vinne, Flemish, active second half of 17th century - 1713

Tutankhamun (Tutankamen), king of Egypt, reigned 1361-1352 BC. 18th Dynasty. Gold and lapis lazuli funerary mask. Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Tutankhmun (Tutankamen), king of Egypt, reigned 1361-1352 BC. Gold and lapis lazuli funerary mask

Standard of Ur, the war side, from the Royal Cemetery at Ur c2500 BC. Lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, shell and coloured stone mosaic. Sumerian. British Museum

Ancient Egyptian jewellery. In the centre of the middle item is a carving of sacred scarab beetle. British Museum, London

Childs gold necklace with Lapis Lazuli AD 50-120 Roman

The Standard of Ur, Sumerian artefact excavated from what had been the Royal Cemetery in the ancient city of Ur, dates from around 2600 - 2400 BC

ORCAGNA, Andrea di Cione, called (1343-1368). Tabernacle. 1359. ITALY. Florence. Orsanmichele. Marble, lapis lazuli, gold and inlaid glass. Death and Assumption of the Virgin. Renaissance art

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"Lapis: The Majestic Gemstone of Ancient Treasures and Artistic Masterpieces" Step into the world of lapis, a gemstone that has captivated civilizations throughout history. From the Mask of Tutankhamun to the Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, it has adorned some of the most iconic artifacts in ancient Egypt. Its deep blue hue, speckled with golden pyrite flecks, symbolized royalty and power. Intricately crafted swords like those found in "The Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure" showcased not only skillful craftsmanship but also incorporated lapis alongside gold, silver, and obsidian to create weapons fit for kings. Traveling across time and space, we find ourselves in Ur where "The Ram in a Thicket" sculpture mesmerizes us with its intricate details. This masterpiece from Early Dynastic III Period highlights how lapis was used as an embellishment on sacred objects. Games were not exempt from featuring this enchanting gemstone either. In "Royal Game of Ur, " dating back to ancient Mesopotamia's Early Dynastic III Period, game pieces made from they were discovered – a testament to its significance even in leisure activities. Moving towards Istanbul's Turkey (1839), we encounter a stunning breastplate shaped like a lion-headed eagle. Adorned with lapis accents, it showcases how this gemstone transcended borders and cultures as an emblem of beauty and prestige. Delving deeper into history brings us to Rome's Foro Romano where a gabled urn made from Lapis Niger clay stands tall. This architectural marvel reminds us that lapis was not limited to jewelry or small-scale art but also played a role in grand structures. Exploring its composition reveals fascinating insights – silicates like sodalite formed the base while minerals such as leucite and beryl added unique characteristics.