5" Realistic, Polished "Chinese Amazonite" Skull

This is a 5" long skull carved from a stone with the trade name of "Chinese amazonite". The actual identification of this stone is not known. It has beautiful sky-blue coloration with some small areas of purple, and under shortwave ultraviolet light some areas floresce bright green. The craftsmanship on this skull is excellent, with the zygomatic arch and nasal cavities fully rendered. Notable: This skull has been carved without a lower jaw.