Animal Carving
3.1" Blue Chalcedony Hand Carved Crystal Dolphins | No.075
$59.46 USD
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A dolphins cut from a single block of blue chalcedony, 3.1 inches.
This is cryptocrystalline quartz — the crystals are there but far too small to see, which gives blue chalcedony its soft, slightly greasy sheen and its translucency. Held up to a lamp the pale blue-grey lets light through at the edges while the thicker passages stay opaque.
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 2100075
Material 100% natural blue chalcedony
Size 3.1 in
Weight see photographs
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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