Volterra Hand Carved Grape Cluster in Yellow Alabaster
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Hand Carved Grape Cluster in Natural Yellow Alabaster from Volterra
Volterra alabaster is known to be the finest in the world. A natural, tender stone, it is exclusively carved by hand by skilled sculptors. The artists use a technique unique to Volterra which enhances the translucent and veined qualities of the stone. This technique has been used to magically transform this fascinating stone for more than 2,500 years.
Material: natural alabaster
Size: Approximately 20cm
Some colours may be darker or lighter than others and there may be small black spots on some; these are simply natural markings and add to the beauty of the product.
Care:
Due to its chemical composition as well as the delicate workmanship to which it is subjected, alabaster requires some simple care in order to preserve its natural beauty:
- Handle with care: even slight blows can cause breakage, cracking and chipping, especially at the more delicate points of the object.
- Never wash with water (not even with a slightly dampened cloth), liquid detergents or alcoholic or corrosive substances; the immediate risk is to ruin the finish, but over time the stone itself can be eaten away.
- Do not leave outside, exposed to humidity and the elements.
- Keep away from sources of heat such as stoves and heaters and steam to avoid it losing its transparency and sheen.
Cleaning and preserving:
- Alabaster is a very porous stone. The traditional polishing technique to which these objects have been subjected does not alter these physical properties. Neutral furniture waxes, vaseline and other delicate oils, as well as rich (greasy) skin creams are all suitable for the cleaning of alabaster. In the event that superficial blemishes appear, cover the spot for several hours with a cotton ball soaked in liquid vaseline.