Hardstone carving

Agate ( ) is a variously translucent, banded variety of chalcedony. Agate stones are characterized by alternating bands of different colored chalcedony and may also include visible quartz crystals. They are common in nature and can be found globally in a large number of different varieties. There are some varieties of chalcedony without bands that are commonly called agate (moss agate, fire agate, etc.); however, these are not true agates. Moreover, not every banded chalcedony is an agate; for example, banded chert forms via different processes and is opaque. Agates primarily form as nodules w

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small relief carving

form of seal used in ancient times to roll an impression onto a two-dimensional surface

human skull stone carvings made of clear quartz, claimed to be pre-Columbian Mesoamerican

art of carving and engraving of stones or gems

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traditional mosaic technique

artwork technique of creating works in which pieces of hard, polished stone of varying shapes are set into marble or another hard surface to form a pattern

An inkstone is a stone mortar for the grinding and containment of ink. In addition to stone, inkstones are also manufactured from clay, bronze, iron, and porcelain. The device evolved from a rubbing tool used for rubbing dyes dating around 6,000 to 7,000 years ago. It is part of traditional Chinese stationery.

type of circular ancient Chinese jade artifact

Jewish ritual object worn by the High Priest

ceremonial suit made of pieces of jade

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ancient Chinese vessel

monuments that were fashioned by the Maya civilization

figurines from Olmec art

Russian jewelry firm

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jade mined or carved in China from the Neolithic onward

Islamic artifacts and architecture from the Fatimid Caliphate (909-1171)

company in Peterhof (Russia)

institute of the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage based in Florence

technique for smoothing and polishing a rough surface on relatively small parts

Lapidary () is the practice of shaping stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems (including cameos), and faceted designs. A person who practices lapidary techniques of cutting, grinding, and polishing is known as a lapidary or lapidarist. Hardstone carving requires specialized carving techniques.

artifacts from the Minoan civilization

artwork attributed to Michelangelo

green-coloured stones (serpentine, jade, turquoise) with symbolic value, notably in Mesoamerican and Māori cultures

mayan archaeological artifact

painting by Karel Škréta

American businessman and art collector (1840–1902)