Vide poche - Africa
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A green malachite vide-poche bowl from 1950–1960, made of malachite mineral, measuring 23 cm wide, 9 cm high and 20 cm deep, weighing 2 kg, Origin: Congo, Africa, in good condition with small signs of aging and staining.
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The object in the photo is a vide-poche or bowl made of malachite. Malachite is a striking green copper carbonate mineral known for its characteristic, wavy and concentric banding pattern. This specific piece is a so-called half-polished mineral specimen. The hollow inside is smoothly carved and highly polished to reveal the deep, layered structures of the gemstone. The outer edges, by contrast, are rough and left natural, so the original crust of the stone remains clearly visible. Such objects are often used as:Vide-poche: A decorative bowl on a hallway table to hold small everyday items such as keys and coins. Ashtray: Because of the notches at the edges, the form has historically also been excellent as an ashtray.Swarih? -Correction: Jewelry holder or display piece: To let the aesthetic value of the mineral speak in the interior.Veel van dit soort massieve stukken malachiet zijn afkomstig uit de bekende mijnregio's in Congo.
The object in the photo is a vide-poche or bowl made of malachite. Malachite is a striking green copper carbonate mineral known for its characteristic, wavy and concentric banding pattern. This specific piece is a so-called half-polished mineral specimen. The hollow inside is smoothly carved and highly polished to reveal the deep, layered structures of the gemstone. The outer edges, by contrast, are rough and left natural, so the original crust of the stone remains clearly visible. Such objects are often used as:Vide-poche: A decorative bowl on a hallway table to hold small everyday items such as keys and coins. Ashtray: Because of the notches at the edges, the form has historically also been excellent as an ashtray.Swarih? -Correction: Jewelry holder or display piece: To let the aesthetic value of the mineral speak in the interior.Veel van dit soort massieve stukken malachiet zijn afkomstig uit de bekende mijnregio's in Congo.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2 kg
Mineral type
Malachite
Specific region of origin
Congo
Number of objects
1
Material
Mineral, Stone
Country of origin
Africa
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
