Red jasper turtle

This turtle sculpture is carved from red jasper, a sedimentary rock. Its shades range from brown to red, characteristics that come from the iron oxides included in the stone. Red jasper has been used since antiquity for making jewelry, ornaments, and sculptures, valued for its natural beauty and robustness. Jasper is mined in many places around the world, making each piece relatively unique in terms of texture and coloration.

This sculpture measures approximately 8 cm.