This is a picture of a strange Ouroboros I found at a local swap meet. It is interesting because it doesn't follow the traditional pattern of ouroboros which are either dragons or snakes. It appears to be an amphibian and that just doesn't fit with any of the styles from Asia or England. Perhaps it is Mayan or Incan, and the amphibian motif would seem to point in that direction. It is some kind of hard jade or nephrite stone which is very hard to carve. So I just wanted to share and get some thoughts from the forum as to possible origin.

One of my favorite symbols and philosophies.

I am envious you have something like this in your possestion.

Dunno about the authenticity of it. Could be a modern work. Either way its still cool.

Ouroboros is a Greek symbol and philosophy.

The circle of life is what it is. It continues to grow by eating its own tail. A never ending process. It is also known as infinity.

it looks like chines Jade to me.
get it valued.

As for the style I'm not sure, but I have seen many similar ones, Chinese Jade, at the gem and mineral show. It's possible the Chinese who make them are borrowing from other cultures?