This is a beautifully polished and free-standing cut base rock specimen of Red Jasper. It is absolutely stunning from all angles.
The Red Jasper goes as far back as the days of the Romans. They had used it in mosaics and stone cladding inside of buildings. It was also combined with marble to create unique and gorgeous marble flooring.
It is a member of the Quartz family and is a relatively hard stone which makes it a very popular source for carving into different types of figurines and such used in architecture and artwork.
Measurements are approximately: This free-standing Red Jasper stands 5.75 inches tall & is 3.5 inches in width.