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Lot B29

0.76 gr Lunar Meteorite “Bechar 003” – Small but Significant Celestial Relic

Specifications:

Location:

Algeria

Size:

19 x 15 x 1.3 mm

Weight:

0.76 gr

Kind:

Slice

Frame size:

29 x 38 cm

Material:

Wooden frame

Detection year:

2022

Available in Dubai

Approximate price USD - 530 $

1 950,00 AED

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Rarity and Value
Weighing just 0.76 grams, this delicate “Bechar 003” lunar meteorite slice is a refined sample of feldspathic breccia. Despite its size, it offers collectors a chance to hold a fragment of the Moon’s surface in their hands—a rare privilege.
Discovery and Acquisition
Found in Algeria in 2022, its identity as a lunar meteorite has been authenticated through detailed mineralogical study. Each micron of this sample holds cosmic significance.
Craftsmanship and Presentation
Presented in a custom protective display, the meteorite’s slim profile and distinctive lunar matrix are visible in full detail. A scientific gem in miniature.
Human Touch
Whether for a seasoned collector or an aspiring enthusiast, this piece offers a poetic connection to our nearest celestial neighbor, embodying timeless curiosity.

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Valeriya Khachaturova

Valeriya Khachaturova

Collection Curator

Valeriya Khachaturova is an Art Historian specializing in antiquity based in Dubai and Geneva. She holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has extensive experience in curating exhibitions of Contemporary art and paleontological finds, having previously curated exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish paintings art XVI-XVII centuries.

Valeriya has extensive experience also includes collection management and development for some of the most important private collections. Valeriya has curated numerous exhibitions at institutions in Europe and Russia, delivered short courses relating to the art sector, and written for art research publications in Switzerland.
Speaks French, English, Russian.

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Valeriya Khachaturova

Valeriya Khachaturova

Collection Curator

Valeriya Khachaturova is an Art Historian specializing in antiquity based in Dubai and Geneva. She holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has extensive experience in curating exhibitions of Contemporary art and paleontological finds, having previously curated exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish paintings art XVI-XVII centuries.

Valeriya has extensive experience also includes collection management and development for some of the most important private collections. Valeriya has curated numerous exhibitions at institutions in Europe and Russia, delivered short courses relating to the art sector, and written for art research publications in Switzerland.
Speaks French, English, Russian.

artefactumdxb@gmail.com mob. +971 56 887 62 17 

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