These stone carvings come from India. They are new in their packages however they are several years old. Packed in storage for many years. Check back often as we are listing these as we unpack them and there are many styles. Some very decorative boxes as well as the carved animals. The detail is amazing both in the carvings and in the stone itself. The carved stone is called soapstone. Soapstone has nothing to do with soap or washing. It refers to the soft texture it has, like a bar of soap. It is however not soft, nor is it fragile. The colors range in shades of greens and yellows. No two are exactly alike as they are natural in color and hand carved. Craftsmanship is excellent. This s a row of four elephants. It is about 6 1/2 inches long by 2 inches tall. We are happy to combine purchases to give you the best shipping prices available. If you want more than one let us invoice you otherwise shipping will be to high. Orders over $100.00 ship free. There are many items available in our store you can combine items to qualify for free shipping discounts. Please do not hesitate with questions. Stop in and visit our estore for many more great choices. Will gladly give shipping discounts and or ship internationally. Other shipping choices are also available, just let us know what you want. Please provide your phone number if you choose UPS or international as it is necessary for the paperwork. Please remember UPS includes insurance, USPS insurance is an extra $1.65 per each $50.00 of purchase. Please remember to sine up for our monthly newsletter. Also if you would like, mark us as one of your favorite sellers so you are updated as we list new items ! INTERESTING INFORMATION: Soapstone, a quarried like Granite and Marble. It is a steatite stone and its primary components are magnesite, dolomite, chlorite, and talc. It can range in age from 300 to 400 million years old depending on which part of the planet it is drawn from. As talc in soapstone is soft to the touch, it gives the smooth feeling of rubbing a piece of dry soap. Thus the name was derived - "Soap" Stone. No. You can't wash with it. True Soapstone is inert. Alkalis and acids won't affect it as they will a granite, marble, or slate. For over one hundred years, soapstone sinks and tiles have been used in science class rooms and labs along with work tables and counter tops. For thousands of years, soapstone has been used throughout the world for tools, carafes, vases, goblets, sculptures, fireplaces, etc. In early American history, soapstone was used primarily for building blocks, sculpting and urns. As villages and towns began building home structures, a popular choice for sinks was soapstone. It could be easily cut to shape with non stone cutting tools. In early New England, Soapstone uses ranged from fireplace hearths to countertops, sinks, and oven fireplace stoves. In different parts of the world, soapstone is still used as a daily staple for mixing bowls, cook-tops, cookware, and oven baking decks. Currently in the USA and in different parts of the world, soapstone is used for the largest variety of items ever yet - including balusters, stair treads, window sills and island tops. It's fast becoming a very popular choice by designers and architects and it's one of a kind texture and look make soapstone one of the most aesthetically pleasing stones to be used for the job.
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