17th Century Italian Hand Carved White Carrara Marble Fountain or Basin

Entirely hand carved in a solid block of precious white Carrara marble, this antique Italian late 17th century-early 18th century fountain or basin is sculpted with elegant floral and foliate patterns typical of Baroque period of Genoese area. This generously sized half moon basin features a wonderful hand sculpted floral carvings on front, drawing the eye around its satisfyingly smooth arc and its charismatic form, while the back is raw, the ancient hand chisels can still be seen. Even the original iron pins which probably supported a back splash are still visible. It takes a high level of skill to carve such a hard marble into a wonderful demi lune shape such as this. Different shades of white due to varied patina from age allows it to go with practically any color scheme. This antique marble sculptural and architectural piece was originally a garden element, it is now perfect for both indoor or outdoor use. Elevate your interior or your garden to a new level of elegance with this one of a kind piece suitable for both public spaces and private homes. Whether placed in the master bathroom or in a powder room as a wash sink, or in your garden or patio as a planter or wall-mounted fountain this magnificent historical and architectural carved marble basin creates a true style statement while remaining functional and versatile. Due to its scale it will be the perfect as a free standing sculpture piece to put on a stand or a column in a sophisticated entrance hall. It is an extraordinary work of art, would be a beautiful way to add a sophisticated touch with an ancient architectural element to bathroom or powder room as well as an unusual extremely decorative bowl. Used as a planter it is ready for your colored flowers or superb water features. It would also make a beautiful and useful birdbath as a fountain base. There is a hole for plumbing. Ready to decorate your home, patio, or to add a unique touch to your landscape design. Perfect structural condition, wonderful marble grain and texture, original patina, minor wear due to age and use. Measures: H.95, W. 60, D.45 cm.