1970s Handcarved Corner White Veined Marble Basin

White hand carved Marble Washbasin with One Sink in a Single Block.

White Hand-Carved Marble Washbasin with One Sink in a Single Block.

Although this may look like a holy water font from an ancient Italian church, we believe it’s probably a marble wash basin, or sink based on the fact that it has an old drain hole. You can clearly see that the marble sink was mounted into a wall and it could be Roman, Turkish or even Middle Eastern. Sinks or wash basins are thought to have started in Ancient Roman bathhouses. Romans actually had warm water in bowls around the bathhouse in order to wash one’s face and hands. During the 1500’s, the wealthy would have wood washstands...

Hand Carved Marble Sink Container Stone Jardinière Basin Planter Antique Farm LA . 19th Century small Hand Carved water fountain Basin Lavabo Of Hand Carved pinkish hue Marble container . Color and patina keeps changing with the light and Elements . Could be installed with a simple bronze metal spout in a powder room , adding the charm needed for your space. The Decades left its marks on this Square carved container with a round interior bowl , as you can see some losses , minor cracks , chips , scratches , overall good condition . Installed will be the focal point of the space . mounted as a small kitchen Hand Wash sink , It is a piece of art that holds history and beauty in its proportions. Architectural element is very versatile and it will be the centerpiece in a contemporary design interior with cactus , in traditional provincial Italian Spanish Mediterranean French designs etc . Antique dealer California West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. you could use it as a planter since it has a good depth and it can hold a good of soil , in a kitchen on top of the counter to grow some herbs . Interior exterior in an entryway or on top of a credenza or console . You can flip it upside down and use it as a Stone base pedestal to elevate your pots or mount your art or sculptures . Variation in the color with a great patina. Your contractor could chose to use a copper or brass flange to cover the existing holes and direct the water to the gasket and drain. Some designers seal them with 511 impregnator sealer or the Aqua mix to make the stone water proof, ask your contractor. you could turn it into an outdoor...