{"product_id":"imperial-lapis-lazuli-brass-vase-pair","title":"The Imperial Lapis Lazuli Vase Pair | Afghan Gemstone Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Stately Expression of Afghan Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA matched pair of sculptural vases combining the intense blue of natural Sar-e-Sang lapis lazuli with the structural warmth of solid brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Kabul by Rayees, each vase is assembled around a solid brass core and finished with individually shaped and polished sections of genuine lapis lazuli. The stone originates in Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan—one of the world’s historic sources of fine lapis lazuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gently scalloped rim opens above an elongated neck, tiered architectural shoulders and a rounded urn-shaped body. Slender brass collars introduce restrained golden accents, while the broad pedestal base gives each piece a balanced and commanding silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed together, the pair creates a formal focal point on a console, mantel or dining table. Positioned separately, the two vases establish visual continuity across cabinets, alcoves or a refined living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors and Interior Designers Choose This Pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoordinated Set of Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two matching vases designed for balanced interior styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Sar-e-Sang Lapis Lazuli:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine natural stone sourced from Badakhshan, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Brass Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides structure, durability and subtle golden detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Kabul:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually assembled, polished and hand-finished rather than mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally One of a Kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variations in blue tone, pyrite and calcite make every piece visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatement-Scale Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for sophisticated residential, hospitality and executive interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis Lazuli Vase Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 2 matching vases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine natural lapis lazuli and solid brass core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 cm high per piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,785 g per piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.57 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalloped rim, tiered shoulder, urn-shaped body and pedestal base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabul, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan \/ Workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Variation and Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in blue tone, pyrite inclusions, calcite veining, texture and weight are signatures of genuine lapis lazuli. These characteristics make every handcrafted vase visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch variations are not defects. They are evidence of natural material and individual hand production. A Golden Loom Afghanistan Certificate of Authenticity is included with the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay each vase indoors on a stable, level surface. Dust gently with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical polish, prolonged moisture, direct heat and sudden impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways lift each vase securely from its body or pedestal base rather than from the scalloped rim or another projecting element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction and Insured Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase pair is made to order in approximately 10 days. After production and final inspection, both pieces are individually protected, securely packed and dispatched together with tracking and insured international delivery to eligible destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated delivery is 7–21 days after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Loom Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e connects collectors with the living traditions of Afghan craftsmanship—objects of material beauty, cultural depth and lasting presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Loom Afghanistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666834420032,"sku":"GLA-LLV-BRASS-34-SET2","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0144\/files\/GLA_8.png?v=1788970801","url":"https:\/\/goldenloomafghanistan.com\/products\/imperial-lapis-lazuli-brass-vase-pair","provider":"Golden Loom Afghanistan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}