{"product_id":"large-italian-malachite-lidded-decorative-box-on-ball-feet-20th-century","title":"Large Italian Malachite Lidded Decorative Box on Ball Feet. 20th Century.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003emalachite lidded box of substantial scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by the exceptionally vivid natural figuring and concentric banding characteristic of this lovely ornamental stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular form is clad throughout in richly patterned \u003cstrong\u003egreen malachite\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying dramatic swirling striations in tones ranging from deep forest green to bright emerald and turquoise green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fitted lid is surmounted by a sculptural \u003cstrong\u003emalachite knop\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the box is raised slightly on rounded ball-form feet, giving the otherwise architectural form a refined decorative lift. The clean geometry of the case allows the natural beauty of the mineral to remain the principal visual focus. Also, with its generous proportions and intensely decorative surface, the piece functions equally well as a \u003cstrong\u003ejewelry box, tabletop casket, decorative storage box, or sculptural objet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Italy, Mid-20th Century. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight: 7.5 in. x Width: 12 in. x Depth: 8 in. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegaso Gallery Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52958486888733,"sku":"PGD00027798","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0370\/0419\/files\/0_aa55a079-7517-41fa-848e-224cc697ec04.jpg?v=1789749762","url":"https:\/\/pegasogallerydesign.com\/products\/large-italian-malachite-lidded-decorative-box-on-ball-feet-20th-century","provider":"Pegaso Gallery Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}