Animal Carving
5.9" White Jade Hand Carved Crystal Owl
$492.15 USD
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A white owl cut from a single block of ivory jade, 5.9 inches, 1012 g.
A pale cream-to-white stone sold under a jade trade name; mineralogically it sits closer to serpentine than to nephrite. It is softer than quartz and takes a smooth, slightly translucent finish that reads warm rather than glassy.
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 4100017
Material 100% natural ivory jade
Size 3 × 2.8 × 5.9 in (76 × 70 × 149 mm)
Weight 1012 g
A closer look
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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