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All auctions / Ethnographic / Hand-carved nephrite jade frog – artistic sculpture with...
This exceptional jade-nephrite freestyle stands out with its soft green tones interwoven with delicate white and beige veins. The stone displays a natural texture that has been shaped through skilled polishing, further underscoring its unique beauty. The interplay of different greens makes this sculpture a fascinating work of natural art. Jade, especially nephrite, is considered a symbol of harmony, healing, and prosperity in many cultures. This freestyle piece, impressed both in its natural form and via its polished surface, captures the stone's energetic properties and thus draws in positive energy. The stone is often associated with inner calm and stability, making it a perfect companion for meditative practices or as a decorative element in a soothing environment. This extraordinary, intricately worked jade/nephrite frog sculpture blends the stone's natural beauty with artistic handcraft. The frog is finely carved from the solid stone and displays a characteristic, slightly translucent color ranging from delicate yellow-green to vibrant olive tones. Of particular charm are the naturally grown color gradients and structures within the nephrite, which highlight every detail of the carving individually. The finely crafted body parts, the distinctive head design, and the numerous decorative elements give the sculpture impressive plasticity and an extraordinary expression. The polished surface effectively brings out the stone's natural grain and silky luster, while the elaborately designed pedestal harmoniously complements the overall piece. A striking and decorative single piece for enthusiasts of Chinese stone-carving art, high-quality jade objects, and extraordinary natural stone sculptures. Stone: Jade-Nephrite Weight Approx: 4363.61 g Size Approx: 190x197x145 mm Treatment: None Origin: Burma Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is what these shipping costs cover. Buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs to save.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor and phone can display colors with varying quality.
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