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Greenstone Vases (2) [172000]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Vases Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Greenstone Vases (2)    [172000]
SOLD
80.00USDto 6************d+ buyer's premium (20.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 07 @ 10:17UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

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Greenstone is a highly metamorphosed ancient sedimentary rock which has experienced intense heat and pressure. This alters the minerals in the original rock and melts and mobilizes minerals with lower melting points. While hot, the liquid portions fill any cracks and the unmelted portions are still soft enough to flow and bend. When carved, these rocks produce striking designs such as this pair of wide-mouth vases. These are about 22 inches tall and seven inches in diameter at the widest. Watertight. China Chunlin Zhu Collection