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Small Italian Carved Marble Shell Basin or Vide Poche, 20th C

$1,200
£913.95
€1,095.26
CA$1,711.62
A$1,742.91
CHF 1,008.51
MX$22,982.84
NOK 11,276.87
SEK 12,006.68
DKK 8,185.70

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 221-291stDibs: LU906328487592

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