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Elephant Figurine Agate 3 inch Animal Gemstone Carving
This beautiful hand carved gray Agate gemstone elephant stone animal carving is 3 inches tall by 2 inches tall and 1.25 inches thick.
Agate is defined by its translucency (ability to see light through it), and by its clearly defined pattern or banding of multiple colors.
This lovely grayish colored agate comes from Madagascar.
Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. It was said to quench thirst and protect against fever. Persian magicians used agate to divert storms. Mithridates, king of Pontus, had a collection of thousands of agate bowls. Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire. Collecting agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance and many museums in Europe, including the Louvre, have spectacular examples.
Metaphysical properties of Agate: Agates are said to be stabilizing, calming and strengthening.
The Elephant is the symbol of commitment, strength, and power. The elephant attains old age and with it, wisdom and long memory.
The Elephant is considered a strong symbol of luck in Thailand. The Hindu god of wisdom and success, Ganesha, is usually depicted with an elephant's head.
