Afghan Jade hand-carved Lion 117*30*70mm 263g Optical Calcite This Pistachio calcite obelisk 118mm

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Afghan Jade hand-carved Lion 117*30*70mm 263g Optical Calcite This Pistachio calcite obelisk 118mmLion's roar This onyx Afghan Jade hand carved Lion 117*30*70mm weighs 263g. The lion was hand carved by Lawrence Riaz from the translucent Afghan Jade Onyx found in Pakistan. Afghan Jade is a form of Serpentine named after one of the main countries where it is mined. In Pakistan, it is often referred to as onyx, especially the whiter and more translucent varieties. The lion is a Buddhist symbol, representing the lion's roar power of the Buddha's