| To the Buddhists, lapis lazuli brought peace of mind and equanimity and dispelled evil thoughts. |
| The Russian candelabrum of lapis lazuli and gilt bronze shown in Plate V is an example of the fine work of Russian lapidaries. |
| Precious stones like turquoise and lapis lazuli came from the West and silk from China via Central Asia. |
| The hammered gold evokes the sun, the lapis lazuli the sea, the carnelian the blood and fire of life. |
| It was a mixture of curvy furniture and extravagant materials, including lapis lazuli, ivory, amazonite, ebony, horn, and rose quartz. |
| Afghanistan is the world's leading producer of the stone lapis lazuli, which is made into jewelry. |
