LABRADORITE ELEPHANT WITH BRIGHT BLUE SCHILLER. ...

Description

LABRADORITE ELEPHANT WITH BRIGHT BLUE SCHILLER
Artisian crafted in China
Stone source: Madagascar
A single, large Labradorite boulder was used to create this fine elephant carving. With its trunk and front legs raised, the elephant is standing upright next to a tree stump. Extremely well carved, the grey ground mass of the Labradorite mimics the natural color of an elephant's skin but with a twist - there are strong flashes of bright blue iridescence that occur when viewed from every angle. The ears are translucent, the "skin" has the correct wrinkled texture and the tail appears to be twitching. In fine condition, this delightful carving measures 9 3/4 inches high, is 7 3/4 inches wide and overall is 7 1/2 inches in depth.

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