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Small Italian Beige and Burgundy Marble Lobed Basin or Vide Poche
About the Item
Hand-carved in Italy during the 1900’s, this small marble lobed 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.
A marble basin of this size might have originally been used in a Catholic church as a holy water vessel. 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 beige colored marble with burgundy inclusions and white veining has been carved with a quarter round molding along the rim. 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: 4.125 in (10.48 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good condition with wear commensurate to age and use, including fleabites and minor losses. Light buildup and discoloration to the interior of the basin.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
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