Daniel Smith 284600138 Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Lapis Lazuli Genuine; Highly pigmented and finely ground watercolors made by hand in the USA; Extra fine watercolors produce clean washes, even layers, and also possess superior lightfastness properties; Lapis lazuli has been prized for its beauty, its mystical properties, and its perfection as a pigment; Ancient civilizations believed that the veins of glittering pyrite found in the lapis were actual gold, driving up its value; The stone's expense today, as in the ancient world, results from its hardness, which makes extraction difficult;Mined in the mountains of South America, this gem-quality pigment is a subtle blue-grey, with a classic color that is light reflective (due to the irregular and angular shape of the pigment particles); A touch of golden pyrite as an inclusion adds a delightful shimmer; The result is an elegant, almost three-dimensional effect that is completely different from the predictable blue of synthetic ultramarine pigments; Our Genuine Lapis Lazuli is at least 80% pure gem pigment suspended in a natural binder; Shipping Weight 0.06 lb; Shipping Dimensions 0.76 x 1.17 x 3.29 inches; UPC 743162014767

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*This item is BRAND NEW - not refurbished. It comes with all manufacturer supplied accessories, and full manufacturer's USA warranty.