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Domestic object - Bowl, 1880s

  • Light brown alabaster bowl is etched with a design. It has two round handles of the same material.

    Bowl from above at an angle

  • Short pedestal on base, repairs to handle and edge.

    Underside of bowl, from above

  • Light brown alabaster bowl is etched with a design. It has two round handles of the same material.
  • Short pedestal on base, repairs to handle and edge.

Historical information

This decorative bowl is typical of items used in a Victorian household for decorative purposes or to serve items such as fruit.

It has been lovingly handmade and restored carefully to match the original.

Significance

This alabaster bowl is representative of handmade decorative and useful items of the Victorian era.

Physical description

Bowl; round, hand-crafted, shallow oval alabaster bowl on a short pedestal with carved handles on opposing sides. Light brown with dark grey/black and red flecks. Stone has a polished surface, leaves outline (acanthus plant) etched inside the bowl. The pedestal has been crafted separately and expertly attached to the base. Several careful repairs were previously made to preserve the bowl.

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