STONE "PURPLE AGATE" FROM BATU TERING
ILLUSTRATED FACES WILD BOAR
ILLUSTRATED FACES WILD BOAR
Agate is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica, chiefly chalcedony, characterised by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks and can be common in certain metamorphic rocks.
Agate is highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. It is said to quench thirst and protect against fever. Persian magicians used agate to divert storms. 2-4000 famous collection agate bowl collected by Mithridates, king of Pontus, shows the enthusiasm that agate is considered. Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire. Collecting agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance and many museums in Europe, including the Louvre, have spectacular examples. Maybe agate is also a powerful talisman for success in international trade!...
Purple agate uniqueness of this one is, has a color combination of purple, black and white, when noted, parts black forming images like Wild boar head in the early evening, this stone comes from the mountainous area of Batu Tering, Moyo Hulu, Sumbawa NTB.
Detail this Stone:
length : 2.4 cm
width : 1.5 cm
thick : 1.2 cm
Item : No Ring, Only Stone
origin : Mount Batu Tering, Sumbawa NTB
PRICE : 50 PI/ Nego
