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Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases

$22,600per set
£17,157.53per set
€19,624.56per set
CA$31,575.48per set
A$35,118.82per set
CHF 18,337.96per set
MX$427,358.72per set
NOK 234,203.71per set
SEK 219,641.76per set
DKK 146,465.61per set
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A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidded urns or vases. They are very well hand carved and hand-polished with variable stepped levels and a waisting socle that leads to a square porphyry base. Each is made of the finest quality of porphyry and hand carved by expert stone carvers. It was quite fashionable in the late 18th and early 19th century to travel abroad and purchase souvenirs by the very rich and high society. It is also remarkable for an original pair of vases to remain intact after so many number of years. Italian, circa 1830 Measures: 9 in. high 7 in. wide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919521089502

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