A lunar meteorite, weighing just over two kilograms, has been showcased at Christie’s auction preview in Shanghai. This meteorite, the second-largest of its kind in the world, was discovered in Mali, West Africa, five years ago and later cut into several pieces by scientists. The rock fragments and glass shards, originating from the moon, are considered extremely rare.
Lin Ziyun, a Classical Art expert at Christie’s, highlighted the rarity of such items, noting that fewer than 900 kilograms of lunar meteorites have been found on Earth. This particular slice is the largest in private ownership. The meteorite’s estimated value is between 2 and 3 million RMB.
Other notable items at the auction preview include manuscripts by Mozart and Einstein, as well as artworks by renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, whose pieces have previously fetched millions.
Recent reports indicate that Chinese collectors have now surpassed British collectors as the largest group in the global art auction market.