Animal Carving
Amazing 7.6" Chalcedony Hand Carved Crystal Tiger
$448.04 USD
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A tiger worked in chalcedony jasper. At 7.6 inches and 2637 g it wants a shelf of its own rather than a desk corner.
The warm honey and amber tones come from iron dispersed through the same cryptocrystalline quartz that makes blue chalcedony, which is why this stone shares that waxy lustre while reading completely differently in colour. It is translucent at the edges and grows solid toward the centre.
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 3100566
Material 100% natural chalcedony jasper
Size 7.6 × 2.6 × 6.6 in (193 × 67 × 168 mm)
Weight 2637 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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