Animal Carving
10.3" Amethyst Cluster Snake Carving
$925.65 USD
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A cluster snake worked in amethyst. At 10.3 inches and 1835 g it wants a shelf of its own rather than a desk corner.
The violet comes from iron in the quartz lattice, altered over geological time by natural radiation in the surrounding rock. Because that colour formed in layers as the crystal grew, cutting through it exposes banding that no two blocks share.
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 3100326
Material 100% natural amethyst
Size 10.3 in
Weight 1835 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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