Wooden hexagonal column in ivory and turquoise from the 20th century

Six-sided column made of ivory and turquoise wood, carved and lacquered. The base has a hexagonal shape (side length 15 cm) with a deep relief and frames made of silver oxide with beaded details; on this side, the handle is marked with turquoise, lacquered sticks against an ivory background, interrupted in the middle by a silver oxide frame. The top, always hexagonal, is lacquered turquoise with an oxidized silver edge and measures 13 cm on one side. The column is perfectly suited as a stand or pedestal for sculptures or vases, and is in good condition despite minimal signs of use.

The origin is Tuscan and dates back to the first half of the 20th century.

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