HISTORIC ROMAN 'SPARTAN BASALT' CUT AND POLISHED GREEN PORPHYRY SHEET GROUP

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Cut and polished sections, mined in Greece, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 221 grams total, 11.9-14.5 cm (4 3/4 - 5 3/4 in.). [2, No Reserve] Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. Also known as Lapis Lacedaemonius and Porfido Verde Antico, a type of green porphyry quarried in Greece. Spartan basalt is a form of andesite or volcanic rock known today only from a single source in the village of Krokees on the Peloponnese in Greece. In addition, ancient sources mention a quarry of Lapis Lacedaemonius in Taygetus. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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