Summary
The Ancient Egyptians were the first known civilization to revere alabaster for its translucency and beauty. The mineral is not a hard stone and lends itself perfectly to intricate carving. Our Alabaster Ball Bookends are made by a family who has been working in alabaster for centuries. As alabaster is a natural product, please be aware that there will always be variations in veining and color. This is to be expected and makes every alabaster product uniquely your own.
- Beautiful and decorative bookends for your home library and shelves.
- Natural variations in veining and color make each piece unique.
- Handcrafted
- Fully Assembled.
Dimensions & More Info
Alabaster Ball Bookends
- Overall: 4.75"L x 3.5"W x 6"H
- Each piece is unique; slight variations due to method of manufacturer.
- Body material: Alabaster
- Bookends are closely matched though not necessarily the exact same shape or size.
- Weight: 3 lb.
- Made in Italy.
Use & Care
ALABASTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Do not use acids or any hard cleaning material, as it may scratch or damage the protective treatment.
- Accidental falling of hard and / or sharp materials on the stone may damage the surface.
- Alabaster is a natural stone, every piece is different in veins and tones of the color; for this reason, every piece is a unique piece of art.
- Every piece is handmade, therefore little surface defects must be considered as an additional value.
- Wipe spills with clean, dry cloth.
