Here is an excellent specimen of gem-grade, polished lapis lazuli from the historic Sar-e-Sang mines in Afghanistan, which has been sculpted in an abstract freeform shape. The dark royal blue color is superb, and the pyrite flecks, which are characteristic of the finest lapis lazuli available, liven up the blue color with tiny points of flashing light. The bottom has been sawn flat, so that it stands by itself.