Opal
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An old-time, very rare, beautiful, two-sided specimen of lustrous, brown, semi-precious opal from Japan. The old label says Bungo. Bungo Province is an obsolete political division sometimes seen on old labels and is actually in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu Island. Opal is extremely uncommon from this area. From the collection of Dr. Stillwell (Stillwellite), circa mid-1900s.
Product details
SpeciesOpal
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.9 x 6.0 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityJapan, Kyushu Island, Oita Prefecture
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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amorphous silica with water and a spectacular play-of-color; black, boulder, and fire opal varieties capture brightness, color, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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