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Lot B25

1.11 gr Lunar Meteorite “Bechar 003” – A Fine Lunar Fragment with Scientific Character

Specifications:

Location:

Algeria

Size:

20 x 19 x 1.3 mm

Weight:

1.11 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
At 1.11 grams, this “Bechar 003” sample stands out for its fine form and balance. As a piece of feldspathic lunar breccia, it encapsulates the Moon’s ancient crust, offering rare insight into its mineral composition and impact history.
Discovery and Acquisition
Discovered in Algeria in 2022, this verified lunar meteorite has been classified and documented according to strict planetary science protocols, confirming its extraterrestrial origin.
Craftsmanship and Presentation
Carefully mounted in a minimalist frame, this specimen is displayed to showcase its unique shape and geological features. Each striation hints at eons of cosmic history.
Human Touch
This piece connects us to the Moon not only physically but emotionally – a bridge to the past and a token of humanity’s eternal fascination with the stars.

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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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1.11 gr Lunar Meteorite “Bechar 003” – A Fine Lunar Fragment with Scientific Character

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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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