Vintage Italian Blue Ice Granite Stone Box, 1960

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Description

Vintage 20th Century Italian stone box crafted from black and Blue Ice granite (Blu Ghiaccio). The contrasting tones of deep … Read more Vintage 20th Century Italian stone box crafted from black and Blue Ice granite (Blu Ghiaccio). The contrasting tones of deep charcoal and icy blue create a crisp, speckled surface, characteristic of this striking ornamental granite.

Blue Ice granite is a hard igneous stone composed primarily of quartz and feldspar, giving it both durability and a naturally crystalline texture. Its blue-grey flecking, often set against a darker ground, produces a cool, architectural appearance that became popular in the mid-20th century for decorative objects and interior features. When cut and highly polished, the stone reveals depth and subtle variation, with each piece displaying a unique mineral pattern.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 3.5 cm // 1.38 inches
Width: 13 cm // 5.12 inches
Depth: 9 cm // 3.54 inches See less