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Small Italian Carved Marble Shell Basin or Vide Poche, 20th C
About the Item
Hand-carved in Italy during the 1900’s, this small marble shell basin would make a great vide-poche. A vide-poche (literally “empty pocket”) is a small storage bowl for everyday items, such as car keys, loose change, wallets, etc.
Originally, a marble basin of this size might have been used in a Catholic church as holy water vessels. The gadrooned lobes carved along the outside give the appearance of a stylized scalloped shell. On the back of the shell is an excavated block of marble, which is how the basin would have been affixed to a wall. The beautiful burgundy colored marble has white veining with dotted gold and cream inclusions.
A versatile item, our small Italian marble shell basin can be used as a decorative bowl or object d’art. It can also be included in a bathroom installation, making a lovely soap dish.
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 8.375 in (21.28 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, with wear commensurate to age and use, including light buildup to interior. Fleabites and light separations.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
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