Description
A beautiful hand-turned alabaster vase in a classic campagna or mortar form, featuring a wide flared rim, waisted neck, and circular pedestal base. The stone is a soft, creamy white with natural translucency characteristic of fine gypsum alabaster. The interior shows attractive concentric lathe-turning marks, evidence of traditional stone-turning craftsmanship.
Likely Italian (Volterra, Tuscany) or possibly Egyptian in origin, dating to the late 19th or early-to-mid 20th century.
In good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.
No chips or cracks. Has a slight green under huge.
Purchased at an antique market in England.
Please review pictures carefully. The first picture is generated with AI using a picture of the vase. All other pictures are my own.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. No chips or cracks.
Materials & Techniques:
Alabaster
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Likely Italian (Volterra, Tuscany) or possibly Egyptian in origin, dating to the late 19th or early-to-mid 20th century.
In good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.
No chips or cracks. Has a slight green under huge.
Purchased at an antique market in England.
Please review pictures carefully. The first picture is generated with AI using a picture of the vase. All other pictures are my own.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. No chips or cracks.
Materials & Techniques:
Alabaster
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. No chips or cracks.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
5.5 x 4.25 x 4.5 in
Antique Lathe-Turned Alabaster Vase / Urn - Classical Mortar Form
Estimate $25-$190
Starting Bid
$10
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Oct 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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