Animal Carving
5.0" Moss Agate Hand Carved Butterfly Wings | No.224
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A butterfly wings cut from a single block of moss agate, 5 inches, 336 g.
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.
Animal subjects are judged on stance before detail. The weight has to sit right in the legs and shoulders, because a stone animal that looks unbalanced stays looking wrong no matter how fine the surface work is.
Item ID 1100224
Material 100% natural moss agate
Size 2.9 × 0.4 × 5 in (74 × 9 × 120 mm)
Weight 336 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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