Antique Alabaster Compote / Tazza on Pedestal Base
A striking antique alabaster compote, likely late 19th to early 20th century, carved from a single piece of creamy alabaster with dramatic natural gray and charcoal veining. The shallow bowl form rests on a turned pedestal base with a circular foot, giving it a timeless, classical silhouette reminiscent of ancient Roman tazzas.
Alabaster was a favored material during the Victorian and Edwardian periods for its translucency and ability to mimic marble while allowing for more delicate carving. Pieces like this were often displayed in grand interiors as decorative centerpieces, sometimes used for fruit or flowers, but most often admired purely for their sculptural beauty.
Date: Circa 1880–1920
Material: Alabaster, hand-carved
Style: Neoclassical Revival
Condition: Excellent overall with only light surface wear consistent with age. Natural inclusions and veining in the stone add character and authenticity.
Antique Alabaster Compote / Tazza on Pedestal Base
A striking antique alabaster compote, likely late 19th to early 20th century, carved from a single piece of creamy alabaster with dramatic natural gray and charcoal veining. The shallow bowl form rests on a turned pedestal base with a circular foot, giving it a timeless, classical silhouette reminiscent of ancient Roman tazzas.
Alabaster was a favored material during the Victorian and Edwardian periods for its translucency and ability to mimic marble while allowing for more delicate carving. Pieces like this were often displayed in grand interiors as decorative centerpieces, sometimes used for fruit or flowers, but most often admired purely for their sculptural beauty.
Date: Circa 1880–1920
Material: Alabaster, hand-carved
Style: Neoclassical Revival
Condition: Excellent overall with only light surface wear consistent with age. Natural inclusions and veining in the stone add character and authenticity.