Hand-carved Onyx Frog

Hand-carved frog or toad figurine made of banded green onyx, sometimes referred to as green agate or marble. The stone is heavily striated with natural colors ranging from green to beige and brown. Onyx is a type of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, that is often associated with healing or transformation symbolism in decor. The item appears to function as a paperweight or decorative sculpture. Similar items are often sourced from Mexico or Pakistan.