Large Pair Of Verde Tinos Marble Lidded Vases Mounted In Gilt Bronze From The 19th Century

Magnificent pair of large lidded vases in Verde Antico Tinos Scuro marble, mounted in gilt bronze, from the early 19th century. The finely chiseled and cast mounts perfectly showcase this precious stone. In very good condition. From an important private collection. Verde Antico Tinos Scuro is a marble originating from the Greek island of Tinos, quarried since ancient times and prized for its rich, deep green color and characteristic white veins that form unique patterns, the result of the geological processes that transformed limestone into metamorphic stone. Its use dates back to ancient Greek artisans who incorporated it into temples and public buildings. Approximate dimensions: Height: 43 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 29.2 cm