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Lot LM-009

5.173 gr Lunar Meteorite “Bechar 003” – Substantial Lunar Fragment

Specifications:

Location:

Morocco

Size:

18.48 x 18.15 mm

Weight:

5.173 gr

Frame size:

29 x 38 cm

Material:

Wooden frame

Detection year:

2021

Available in Dubai

Approximate price USD - 900 $

3 300,00 AED

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Lot Highlights

Rarity and Value
Weighing 5.173 grams, this piece of lunar meteorite “Bechar 003” is a substantial and rare find. Its classification as feldspathic breccia reveals details about the Moon’s surface composition. Such a significant fragment is both a scientific marvel and a collector’s dream.

Discovery and Acquisition
Recovered in Algeria in 2022, this meteorite showcases the results of billions of years of cosmic history. Its origin and authenticity have been meticulously verified, ensuring its importance as a genuine lunar specimen.

Craftsmanship and Presentation
The meteorite is beautifully displayed in a handcrafted wooden frame, designed to protect and showcase its exceptional features. The transparent cover enhances the viewing experience while ensuring its preservation.

Human Touch
This fragment connects us to the Moon, offering a piece of its ancient history. It serves as a testament to the wonders of the cosmos and humanity’s ongoing quest to uncover its mysteries.

Brought to you by

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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Brought to you by

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.