Lapis Lazuli
by Barbara St Jean
Title
Lapis Lazuli
Artist
Barbara St Jean
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Lapis Lazuli meaning dates back to the ancient Persian. Its name comes from the Persian word 'Lazur' meaning 'blue stone'... as the best Lapis has always been of a lovely blue color. Lapis Lazuli has remained popular over thousands of years.... and dates back a long way in ancient history, to 3000 BC... and the time of the Pharaohs. It is known to have been highly valued by the ancient Egyptians... as beautiful Egyptian amulets and pieces of semi-precious jewelry made from Lapis Lazuli stone were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh, King Tutankhamen. From the Bible... one of the stones in the breastplate of the High Priest in Jerusalem was Lapis. Part of the Book of the Dead was written on a slab of Lapis Lazuli... and it was a stone denoting Royalty... and spirituality. Classic texts have documented the facts that the people of those ancient times placed great value on these beautiful blue stones. They may have believed them to be holy stones... and those who lived at the time felt it created feelings of peace and harmony and brought them the gift of wisdom and enlightenment. For more information http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/lapis-lazuli-stones.html
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October 3rd, 2012
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