Animal Carving
4.1" Nine Dragon Jade Hand Carved Crystal Hippo | No.079
$84.96 USD
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A hippo cut from a single block of nine dragon jade, 4.1 inches.
Sold under a trade name rather than a mineralogical one, this stone earns the jade label through its toughness and the deep polish it accepts. The green and rust marbling is not applied to the surface; it continues through the block, which is why the pattern shifts wherever the carver cut deeper.
Worked in the round from a single block, with the form chosen to suit what that block could give rather than imposed on it.
Item ID 2100079
Material 100% natural nine dragon jade
Size 4.1 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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