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    Posted 6 years ago

    Kikkikat
    (10 items)

    Since last summer I own this little agate carved teapot. I'm not familiair with gemstones in general. I believe this is called 'banded agate'; see the nice strokes. Unfortunately, there seems to be a line in the handle, as pictured. I suppose this is a crack line. Is it? Strangely enough, as far as I can see, this seems the only line. I would think a crack in a handle would feature at least two lines. However, it could have been under pressure, without actually breaking, maybe during the carving process.

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 6 years ago
      So delicate design, much more complicated than the usual shape of agate/carnelian teapots you can see on Google images!
      Lovely.
    2. Kikkikat Kikkikat, 6 years ago
      Very well put Kyratango; a 'thank you' on behalf of the teapot!

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