Animal Carving
5.0" Moss Agate Hand Carved Butterfly Wings | No.223
$110.00 USD
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A butterfly wings cut from a single block of moss agate, 5 inches.
The green filaments are mineral dendrites — usually manganese or iron — that grew into the silica while it was still forming. Nothing organic was involved despite the name; the resemblance to moss is coincidence of growth pattern.
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 1100223
Material 100% natural moss agate
Size 5 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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