Animal Carving
9.4" Emerald Hand Carved Eagle Catching Snake
$2,187.00 USD
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An eagle catching snake worked in emerald. At 9.4 inches and 2473 g it wants a shelf of its own rather than a desk corner.
A green beryl-family stone, carved rather than faceted, so it is judged on colour and body rather than on clarity. Inclusions are expected in carving-grade material and are what distinguish natural stone from glass.
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 3100618
Material 100% natural emerald
Size 5.8 × 2.5 × 9.4 in (148 × 65 × 240 mm)
Weight 2473 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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