Septaria sphere - 8.5 cm - Wunderkammer mineral

Description

A septarie sphere with beautiful grain and natural cracks - a characterful Wunderkammer object that immediately stands out in any presentation.

This 822-gram globe displays the distinctive network of white calcite veins, black-brown matrix and warm ochre-yellow inclusions. The deep cracks, shiny planes and organic patterns make each specimen unique and highly decorative.

Origin & meaning
Septarie (also called “dragonstone”) is created by crack formation in sedimentary rock, later filled with calcite and aragonite. Its complex structure is particularly appreciated by collectors thanks to its combination of geology, history and visual power.

Dimensions
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Weight: 822 grams
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Style & Spirit, 25 September 2007, lot 460 (part of group)

Product photographs show the object on offer exactly as photographed. Any interior images are AI-generated impressions, included solely to illustrate scale and presentation.