I make jewellery for a living and often use Lapis in my work. It’s fascinating to read the context of this historic stone: where it came from and travelled to, the importance that was placed on it, its various uses. Thank you for this article 💙
Thank you so much. That means a lot, especially coming from someone who works with lapis directly. Its beauty is already special, but its history makes it even more fascinating. 💙
Great question. Most likely by carving a small eye socket and securing the lapis with natural adhesives such as resin or gum. Ancient craftsmen were remarkably precise with stone inlays.
I make jewellery for a living and often use Lapis in my work. It’s fascinating to read the context of this historic stone: where it came from and travelled to, the importance that was placed on it, its various uses. Thank you for this article 💙
Thank you so much. That means a lot, especially coming from someone who works with lapis directly. Its beauty is already special, but its history makes it even more fascinating. 💙
Thank you for this, I learned so much … I own a bracelet of lapis lazuli and had no idea … that picture of the mine is stunning 🐝
You're welcome. Thanks for reading.
Interesting … thanks so much 🐝
In that bone figurine from Egypt how would that lapis have been attached to the eye space?
Great question. Most likely by carving a small eye socket and securing the lapis with natural adhesives such as resin or gum. Ancient craftsmen were remarkably precise with stone inlays.
Lapis Lazuli is also associated with Baidurya, the healing Medicine Buddha. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Tayatha Om Bekandze Bekandze Maha Bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha
Nice connection, lapis lazuli has deep symbolic meaning in Buddhist tradition too, especially linked to the Medicine Buddha. 💙
Beautifully written with great details!
Thank you, I really appreciate that.
There is the most wonderful shop in Tokyo which sells lapis lazuli in all sizes, including massive rocks.
AFGHAN BROTHERS
http://www.afghan-brothers.jp/