Featured French? Italian? Figural Alabaster (?) Box/Jar

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  1. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    I assumed this was French - really well done. Does anyone recognize the woman? I keep thinking I should know her as a Saint? This covered box or jar is unmarked, heavy like stone - alabaster or marble? Approx. height 4.62 in., diameter 3.75 in. image0.jpeg image4.jpeg image3.jpeg image2.jpeg
     
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    I thought I uploaded the bottom?
     
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    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I immediately thought the Madonna as well. Thats a cool piece.
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    There's a lot of that decorative alabasterware sold in Spain. Imported from Italy.

    Debora
     
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    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I've touched her foot. Given I'm not exactly religious, it was actually astonishingly spiritual. But then, Montserrat is like that.
     
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    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone! I have found a few figural dresser boxes attributed to Italy. It is such a cool piece!
     
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