Emerald Unguentarium

Gemstone:Beryl (Var: Emerald)
Source:Colombia
Weight:2860 cts
Cut:Carved
Current Location:
History:It was commissioned by the Hapsburg king, Emperor Ferdinand III in 1641 and was carved out of a single large emerald crystal of Colombian origin, probably over 3,000 carats in weight.
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