Alabaster Shell

A vintage Italian lidded container in alabaster, carved as a shell, 1980s. The stone's translucency gives it a soft glow in daylight; the lid makes it quietly useful for rings or small things.

Origin: Italy
Era: c.1980s
Materials: Alabaster
Dimensions: L 18cm
Attribution: Italian, unattributed
Condition: Good vintage condition.
Use: Lidded container

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