{"product_id":"afghan-jade-chameleon-detailed-carving","title":"Afghan Jade Chameleon | The Green Sentinel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Afghan Jade Chameleon is an exceptionally detailed collector carving, featuring a lifelike chameleon climbing amongst sculpted leaves. Individual scales, tiny gripping feet, a curled tail, raised back ridge and carefully defined facial features demonstrate the remarkable workmanship throughout the piece, while vivid blue eyes create a striking focal point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfghan Jade is a trade name commonly applied to green ornamental material from Afghanistan, often associated with the serpentine group. Its natural olive, green and earthy variations have been incorporated throughout the chameleon, foliage and layered base, allowing the character of the stone to become part of the finished design. Symbolically, the chameleon is associated with adaptability, patience and observation, making this an impressive combination of natural stone, animal symbolism and skilled carving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚖️ Weight: 1.5kgs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 19.8cm x 99cm x 5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e💚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eAfghan Jade: The Stone of Harmony \u0026amp; Prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e🤍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis incredible Afghan Jade Chameleon is another carving from a talented female carver whose work we have purchased many times before. We have collected a number of different carvings from her over the years, and it is the extraordinary attention to detail in her work that continues to draw us back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is a beautiful example of exactly why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chameleon has been carved sitting amongst a bed of leaves, with its body raised as though it is climbing through the foliage. From the individually carved scales covering its body to the tiny feet gripping the leaves, curled tail, pronounced ridge along its back and detailed facial features, there is something to discover from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there are those eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vibrant blue eyes are such a fantastic addition, standing out dramatically against the natural olive, green and earthy colouring of the Afghan Jade. They immediately draw your attention to the face and give the chameleon an almost lifelike expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghan Jade is a trade name commonly used for green ornamental stone from Afghanistan, often belonging to the serpentine group rather than true mineralogical jade. Its naturally varied greens, darker areas and softer earthy tones work particularly well in detailed carving, and here the carver has used those variations beautifully throughout the chameleon, foliage and layered base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chameleon itself carries wonderful symbolism. Known for its remarkable ability to adapt to its surroundings, it has become associated with adaptability, patience, observation and knowing when to change rather than resisting it. There is also something particularly fitting about seeing a chameleon carved from a stone filled with its own natural changes in colour and pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a substantial collector carving where the craftsmanship really deserves to be appreciated up close. From the sweeping leaves forming the base to the smallest scales across its body, the level of work is exceptional, while those brilliant blue eyes provide the perfect finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very special piece from a carver whose work Niome and I are always excited to find again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68109077872864,"sku":null,"price":378.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/Afghan-jade-chameleon-01.jpg?v=1792741736","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/afghan-jade-chameleon-detailed-carving","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}