Tubular Onyx Box and Cover, 1960s
£35.00
LOT NUMBER 125
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LOT NUMBER 125
Tubular Onyx Box and Cover, 1960s
A box and cover of tubular form, the circular body with a flush fitting flat lid, the onyx stone with typical veining and striation in shades of amber and brown. Onyx is named from the Greek 'ónux', meaning “nail,” or “claw,” and is a variety of the mineral chalcedony, a kind of quartz. Onyx with flesh-coloured and white bands can sometimes resemble a fingernail and similar effects can be seen here. Its use is known since ancient Egyptian times and it has also been commonly employed during the twentieth century. Similar pieces are usually attributed to Italian makers with a mid twentieth century dating. The clean lines of this piece are certainly consistent with that and it combines elegance with practicality.Size: | H 11.5 cm, Diameter 8 cm |
Weight: | 655 grams |
Date: | 1960s |
Condition: | Good condition, no issues |
Price: | £35 |