Animal Carving
5.2" Green Opal Hand Carved Butterfly Wings
$110.00 USD
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A green butterfly wings cut from a single block of opal, 5.2 inches, 455 g.
Quartz carries its inclusions and internal veiling into whatever is carved from it, so light entering the polished surface scatters before it returns. That is what gives a quartz carving depth rather than flatness.
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 1100247
Material 100% natural opal
Size 3.1 × 0.4 × 5.2 in (79 × 11 × 178 mm)
Weight 455 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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