Animal Carving
9.4" Nine Dragon Jade Hand Carved Crystal Wolf
$454.00 USD
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A wolf worked in nine dragon jade. At 9.4 inches and 2917 g it wants a shelf of its own rather than a desk corner.
Sold under a trade name rather than a mineralogical one, this stone earns the jade label through its toughness and the deep polish it accepts. The green and rust marbling is not applied to the surface; it continues through the block, which is why the pattern shifts wherever the carver cut deeper.
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 3100623
Material 100% natural nine dragon jade
Size 5 × 3.4 × 9.4 in (128 × 87 × 240 mm)
Weight 2917 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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