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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 …
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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
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- Dimensions
- 5.12ʺW × 3.54ʺD × 1.18ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Granite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
Returns & Cancellations
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