{"product_id":"title-jasper-coiled-snake-carving","title":"Jasper Coiled Snake Carving","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eNot exactly a shy little creature, is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis jasper snake carving is all coils, scales and attitude. Its body twists into a compact, sculptural form, with the head raised and mouth open in a rather convincing warning to anyone getting too close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished stone carries a fascinating mixture of earthy ochre, rusty orange, muted green-grey and brown, with natural markings running across the individually carved scales. The colouring gives the snake an almost weathered appearance, as though it's been sitting amongst someone's collection of peculiar objects for rather longer than it actually has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty to appreciate in the detailing, from the overlapping coils to the textured body and carefully shaped open mouth. A brilliant addition to a curiosity cabinet, mineral collection or altar, particularly if your taste leans towards things with a little more character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jasper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJasper is an opaque, silica-rich stone commonly associated with the chalcedony family. Its varied colours and patterns are influenced by mineral impurities and inclusions, particularly iron-bearing minerals responsible for many of its red, yellow and brown tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts durability and enormous variation in appearance make jasper a popular material for detailed ornamental carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism \u0026amp; Traditional Associations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross different cultural traditions, snakes have been associated with transformation, renewal, protection and the cycles of life, partly through their ability to shed their skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin modern crystal and spiritual practice, jasper is traditionally associated with grounding, stability and courage. Together, the stone and serpent form make this an interesting symbolic piece for work centred around change, personal strength and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are cultural and metaphysical associations rather than scientifically established properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coiled snake with raised head and open mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy orange, ochre, brown and green-grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Crystal Asylum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58741288239435,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/4362\/2475\/files\/jasper-coiled-snake-carving-front.png?v=1791401785","url":"https:\/\/crystalasylum.com\/products\/title-jasper-coiled-snake-carving","provider":"Crystal Asylum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}