Lot AFS-001
Amber with an Archaic Defective Face – The Ancient Expression of Time
Specifications:
Location:
Russia
Size:
6.9cm x 7.1cm x 3.2cm
Period:
Neogene
Weight:
132g
Material:
Amber
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12 000,00 AED
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Rarity and Value
This rare specimen of Baltic amber displays naturally formed reliefs that evoke the features of a human or mythic face. The resemblance is entirely accidental, created by the slow flow and solidification of ancient conifer resin more than 40 million years ago. Such pieces are coveted by collectors and artists alike for their anthropomorphic imagery — a fusion of geology and imagination that bridges nature and art.
Amber is a symbol of the sun
Discovery and Origin
Originating from the Baltic region, this amber was shaped during the Eocene epoch, when vast resin forests stretched across northern Europe. The resin’s gradual polymerization captured subtle surface textures and mineral inclusions that later weathered into patterns reminiscent of eyes, nose, and lips — an extraordinary coincidence sculpted by time itself.
Craftsmanship and Presentation
The amber has been hand-engraved and gently polished by Neridian people
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