Copper
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This important piece is widely regarded as the finest large Tsumeb copper in private hands. It is from the Nauke Oechslin Collection, purchased in Africa in the early 2000: a noted collection mentioned in Gebhard's Tsumeb books. HEFTY, solid, 3-dimensional piece, completely crystallized all around! 16 x 10 x 9 cm
Product details
SpeciesCopper
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 x 10.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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