{"product_id":"hand-carved-bodhidharma-in-natural-alxa-agate","title":"#6 Hand-Carved Bodhidharma in Natural Alxa Agate, Pink Orange Stone with White Figure and Natural Cavity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodhidharma Within the Stone – A Unique Hand-Carved Alxa Agate Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind sculpture is hand-carved from natural Alxa agate, featuring a small white Bodhidharma figure seated within a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural cavity. The soft pink and peach-orange stone surrounds the figure, while the original surface textures and dark mineral markings are carefully preserved. When illuminated from behind, the translucent agate glows with warm amber-orange light, revealing the beautiful contrast between the natural stone and the delicate carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Alxa Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bodhidharma (Da Mo \/ 达摩)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft pink, peach-orange, creamy white, and warm amber, with dark brown natural markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 4.86 × 4.52 × 3.06 cm \/ 1.91 × 1.78 × 1.20 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-carved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished carved details with preserved natural stone skin, mineral markings, and textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural cavity framing a white Bodhidharma figure, with beautiful translucency under backlighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One unique piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beauty of this sculpture lies in the relationship between the natural stone and the artist's imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than carving the entire stone into a conventional shape, the artist has followed its natural contours, using the existing cavity and contrasting colors to create a miniature scene of Bodhidharma in quiet contemplation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe creamy white agate forms the figure, while the surrounding pink-orange stone becomes a natural frame. The darker interior provides depth, drawing attention to the finely carved face, flowing robes, and seated posture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch of the original stone skin has been intentionally preserved, including its irregular textures, brown mineral markings, and natural patterns. These features are part of the stone's individual character, not imperfections to be removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen held against a light source, the translucent agate reveals a warm orange glow, adding another dimension to the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standardized machine-produced carvings, this piece reflects the artist's careful observation of the stone and the decisions made by hand to bring out its natural beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive collectible for admirers of natural agate, traditional Chinese stone carving, and Buddhist-inspired art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle gently and avoid dropping or striking against hard surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, and ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from prolonged exposure to strong sunlight or extreme temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore separately from harder gemstones or objects to prevent scratches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay securely on a suitable stand, especially when using backlighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GobiDesertAgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51606225387623,"sku":null,"price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/0579\/4407\/files\/IMG_1853.jpg?v=1794628784","url":"https:\/\/gobidesertagate.com\/products\/hand-carved-bodhidharma-in-natural-alxa-agate","provider":"GobiDesertAgate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}