{"product_id":"alabaster-clamshell-jewelry-box","title":"Alabaster Clamshell Jewelry Box","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful vintage Italian alabaster jewelry box featuring a sculptural, fluted silhouette and contrasting brass-tone metal mounts. Carved from white alabaster with delicate natural gray veining, this decorative box combines the elegance of Italian stonework with classical architectural detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded body features a deeply scalloped, melon-like form raised upon a substantial cylindrical pedestal base. A fitted, domed lid echoes the fluting of the body, creating a beautifully cohesive silhouette. Brass-tone metal mounts frame the opening, with a hinged lid allowing access to the spacious interior. The softly translucent alabaster displays subtle variations in color and veining, lending the piece its distinctive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly has a longstanding tradition of alabaster carving, particularly in the Tuscan town of Volterra, where artisans have worked the stone for centuries. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Italian workshops produced an assortment of decorative alabaster objects, including jewelry boxes, vessels, and ornamental accessories. The material was especially prized for its delicate translucency, smooth finish, and ability to be carved into intricate forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely addition to a dressing table, vanity, or bedside table, this Italian jewelry box offers an elegant place to store rings, bracelets, and treasured keepsakes. Its sculptural form also makes it a handsome decorative object, particularly when arranged alongside antique silver, perfume bottles, and other collected accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage, Mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White alabaster with brass-tone metal mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\" W x 4\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage condition with natural veining and variations in the alabaster, minor surface wear, and patina to the metal mounts consistent with age and use. Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44619087937623,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A5680_2.jpg?v=1793995278","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/alabaster-clamshell-jewelry-box","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}