Democratic Republic of the Congo Created in Russia from malachite originating in the Congo, this beautiful intarsia box features four panels on the lid, each taken from consecutive slices of the same specimen, with matching seams to display the dramatic concentric banding. The hinged lid opens to reveal a green velvet lined interior, with black dolerite borders, raised on black dolerite feet. Measuring 8 1/2 x 7 x 3 in