{"product_id":"natural-carnelian-qilin-hand-carved","title":"Natural Carnelian Qilin | Hand Carved Qilin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarnelian Qilin carvings bring together natural Chinese stone carving with one of the most important auspicious creatures in Chinese mythology. The Qilin (麒麟), sometimes described as the Chinese unicorn, is traditionally associated with benevolence, wisdom, longevity, prosperity and good fortune, while its appearance was historically regarded as an especially favourable omen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Qilin has been individually hand carved from natural Carnelian by a specialist Chinese artisan who has spent decades working specifically with this material. Unlike highly polished commercial Carnelian carvings, the stone retains a softly textured, unpolished surface that highlights its natural honey, amber and deeper orange tones and areas of translucency. Intricate scales, horns, facial features, legs and flowing details demonstrate the time-intensive craftsmanship involved, making this particularly appealing for collectors of Carnelian carvings, Chinese Qilin and traditional artisan work. 🧡✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚖️ Weight: 53gms \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 4.1cm x 6.2cm  x 2.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Source: Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian: The Passionate Powerhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧡 Sacral Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69310d29-225c-8321-a39a-e6af19c069e4-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-60\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8aa00338-f782-4a24-9892-73949477d218\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional Qilin is another piece from the specialist Carnelian carver we discovered tucked away in a local location during our travels through China. After decades devoted specifically to carving Carnelian, his work has a level of detail and character that immediately stood apart from the more commercially produced carvings we regularly see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe works slowly and in very small numbers, generally having only around 10 to 15 completed pieces available at any one time. Individual carvings can take days to finish, with some requiring up to a week of work. This Qilin makes it very easy to understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe detail is extraordinary. Its powerful dragon-like head has been given sweeping horns, an expressive face and individually worked features, while the body is covered in layer upon layer of tiny scales. Even the legs, feet, mane and tail have been carefully defined. When you consider the size of the piece, the amount of carving involved becomes even more impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carnelian itself has been deliberately left unpolished, retaining a softly textured, almost matte appearance. Warm honey, amber and deeper orange tones move naturally through the carving, with areas of translucency becoming particularly beautiful when held to the light. Rather than forcing the stone into a perfectly uniform finish, the carver has allowed the natural character of the Carnelian to remain part of the finished work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qilin (麒麟) is one of the great auspicious creatures of Chinese mythology. Often described as a Chinese unicorn, although its traditional appearance is quite different from the Western unicorn, the Qilin can combine characteristics of a dragon, deer or horse, frequently with scales covering its body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, the Qilin is associated with benevolence, wisdom, prosperity, longevity and good fortune. Its appearance was considered an exceptionally favourable omen, sometimes connected with the arrival or presence of a wise and virtuous person. Despite its powerful appearance, the Qilin is traditionally regarded as a peaceful and gentle creature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian is a variety of chalcedony, known for its warm orange through reddish tones. Metaphysically, it is associated with courage, confidence, motivation, creativity and vitality. Combined with the Qilin, it creates a lovely pairing of strength with benevolence, and confidence with wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly why we wanted to bring a small selection of this carver's work home. You can find plenty of Carnelian carvings, but finding someone who has spent decades specialising in the material and is prepared to spend days working on a single little creature is something quite different. 🧡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67697037770976,"sku":null,"price":408.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/NaturalCarnelianQilinHandCarvedQilin1.jpg?v=1790917833","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/natural-carnelian-qilin-hand-carved","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}