This impressive spodumene var. triphane from Afghanistan exhibits a radiant lemon-yellow tone that becomes especially vivid when light passes through it. The crystal is large and beautifully formed, with broad prism faces that reveal gentle internal veils and subtle etched textures near the termination. When backlit, the entire piece glows with an almost lantern-like brilliance, sending a warm golden light through its interior and highlighting the purity of the crystal. Its structure is well preserved for a piece of this size, with natural growth lines and crisp surfaces that give it depth and character. The termination displays a combination of stepped growth and soft etching, typical of triphane from this region, lending an attractive sculptural quality. Despite its mass, the crystal remains wonderfully translucent, allowing the color to shift and brighten beautifully as it is turned in the hand. Altogether, it is a striking and luminous example of Afghan triphane, prized for its size, glow, and the warm yellow radiance that becomes especially enchanting under backlight.