Animal Carving
1.6" Nine Dragon Jade Hand Carved Crystal Sleepy Cat
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A sleepy cat in nine dragon jade at 1.6 inches — small enough to close a hand around.
Nine Dragon Jade is a trade name rather than a mineral species — the stone is a dense silicate marbled in green, cream and rust, and it is sold as jade for its hardness and polish rather than its chemistry. The mottling runs right through the block, so what you see on the surface is a slice through something continuous.
Animal subjects are judged on stance before detail. The weight has to sit right in the legs and shoulders, because a stone animal that looks unbalanced stays looking wrong no matter how fine the surface work is.
Item ID 4100209
Material 100% natural nine dragon jade
Size 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.9 in (40 × 40 × 24 mm)
Weight 67 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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