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Pink Stilbite Bowtie Formation on Green-Grey Sparkling Stalactites

$3,750
£2,842.64
€3,315.28
CA$5,382.28
A$5,426.38
CHF 3,089.85
MX$65,959.91
NOK 36,474.15
SEK 36,369.44
DKK 24,781.36

About the Item

A remarkable mineral specimen from the famed Jalgaon location in India, and once belonging to one of the greatest art collections of the 20th century, the Sheikh Al Thani Collection. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, in India, is renowned among collectors and geologists for producing high-quality mineral specimens, particularly Apophyllite and Stilbite. These minerals are highly sought after by collectors for their clarity, vibrant colors, and unique crystal structures. The present example is certainly that, comprising a pink Stillbite bowtie formation – a distinctive, often symmetric, habit where crystals radiate outward from a central point – as well as pink and clear Apophyllite and Stilbite formations arranged on two small green-grey druzy (with a surface layer of quartz) Stalactites. A charming cabinet piece, this specimen comes from one of the greatest art collections of the 20th century, formed by Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al Thani (1966-2014). A renowned patron of the arts and collector whose interests spanned antiquities, paintings and natural specimens, his collection famously included the renowned 70.2 carat ‘Idol's Eye’ Diamond, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Provenance Discovered at Jalgaon, Nasik, Maharashtra, India; Collection of Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al Thani (1966-2014) Condition As shown, with cracks on both front and back right druzy stalactite. On perspex base, stuck by grey and pink plasticine. Please note that this item is a work of art and is thus exempt from US reciprocal tariffs. ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections. Please contact us for more details on this piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.04 in (7.7 cm)Width: 2.88 in (7.3 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Space Age (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 434571stDibs: LU1052249603782

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