Animal Carving
1.6" Chalcedony Hand Carved Crystal Sleepy Cat
$25.46 USD
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A sleepy cat in chalcedony jasper at 1.6 inches — small enough to close a hand around.
The warm honey and amber tones come from iron dispersed through the same cryptocrystalline quartz that makes blue chalcedony, which is why this stone shares that waxy lustre while reading completely differently in colour. It is translucent at the edges and grows solid toward the centre.
The difficulty in an animal figure is mass rather than detail: getting the shoulder, haunch and neck to carry weight convincingly while staying within the block the carver started from.
Item ID 4100211
Material 100% natural chalcedony jasper
Size 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.9 in (40 × 40 × 24 mm)
Weight 60 g
Materials & care
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from harsh cleaning products, prolonged direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes. Handle delicate points and carved details with care.
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