Irregular Decorative Stone Fragment

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Irregular fragment of gray-beige stone, with a sculptural shape and with evident signs of manual processing. Its surface features a … Read more Irregular fragment of gray-beige stone, with a sculptural shape and with evident signs of manual processing. Its surface features a series of curved, parallel grooves running along one of the faces, suggesting that it was originally part of a larger architectural or sculptural element. These grooves are deep and create a dynamic play of light and shadow on the surface of the stone. The overall shape of the fragment is asymmetrical, with a wider base that narrows towards the top, culminating in a thinner and more irregular section. Ungrooved surfaces appear rougher and jagged, showing the fractures and imperfections typical of a broken piece. The stone has a porous texture and has a surface patina due to exposure to atmospheric agents or time. The curved grooves may have been part of a decorative element, such as a stylized shell, a fragmented ionic capital, or another ornamental motif. The size and curvature suggest an object of considerable size in origin. This stone fragment, with its grooved workmanship and its irregular shape, represents a testimony of ancient artistic or architectural workmanship. Its incompleteness leaves room for imagination regarding its function and original appearance, but traces of hand sculpture remain evident, giving it a historical and material charm. Category stone ancient style dimensions: height 38 cm width 28 cm depth 44 cm color: gray white material: stone conditions: good vintage object, fully functional but shows signs of wear such as scratches, dents, material defects and repairs See less