{"product_id":"classic-marble-vase-on-large-pedestal","title":"Classic Marble Vase on Large Pedestal 20.3\" Tall 9\"x9\" Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eARTWORK WITH NATURAL AURA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Europe\u003c\/b\u003e from marble-rich material, this sculpture is produced in series and hand-finished. Unlike resin, which can feel synthetic and lifeless, this piece radiates natural substance and soul. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of our customers come to us after experiencing resin alternatives. Choosing this piece is often a natural next step—\u003cb\u003ean upgrade in material\u003c\/b\u003e, feel, and presence for those looking to surround themselves with lasting beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Charles Townley vase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoman, 2nd century AD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound at a villa at Monte Cagnolo, near Rome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis marble vase, an adapted form of the Greekvolute-krater, is decorated in high relief with a Bacchic scene, featuring the rustic deity Pan, Bacchus, and both male (satyrs) and female (maenads).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vase gets its name from the famous collector Charles Townley (AD 1737-1805). Gavin Hamilton, Charles Townley's agent in Italy, describes finding it in numerous fragments together with other sculptures in a large villa at Monte Cagnolo, near Rome, having been '...thrown promiscuously into one room about ten feet under ground'. The vase as you see it today has been reconstructed '...with great attention, as the work deserves.' The restored vase was purchased by Townley for £250 in 1774.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was once believed that the vase was one of the main inspirations for the Romantic poet John Keats (1795-1821) when he wrote the famous 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat men or gods are these? What maidens loth?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat mad pursuit? What struggle to escape?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat pipes and timbrels? What wild ecstasy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Keats, 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' (1819) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREMIUM MARBLE CAST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur sculptures are produced using a unique and proprietary dry casting process. Crafted with \u003cb\u003ewhite Carrara marble\u003c\/b\u003e, over 90% of each finished sculpture is composed of natural marble, giving it the \u003cb\u003eauthentic look and feel\u003c\/b\u003e of genuine marble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasting with such a high marble content requires significantly more finishing work and makes \u003cb\u003elarge-scale mass production impossible\u003c\/b\u003e—a key difference from resin alternatives. Around \u003cb\u003e80% of the process \u003c\/b\u003e is dedicated to hand-finishing the surface. This intensive hand-finishing is essential to bring out the stone particles and enhance the natural stone feel. Each piece is meticulously completed by our skilled artisans, guaranteeing the highest level of craftsmanship and quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwning one of our Premium White Carrara Marble Cast sculptures is like possessing a genuine piece of \u003cb\u003eEuropean craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e, embodying a tradition of excellence and artistry. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, our sculptures are meticulously hand-finished, ensuring each piece is a unique and superior work of art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevate your home with a \u003cb\u003etimeless masterpiece. ❤️\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/materialcloseup-sas01.jpg?v=1739965579\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/marble_2__matbanner01.jpg?v=1626338578\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMPARISON TO RESIN SCULPTURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience the difference—our premium Carrara marble cast sculptures offer the authentic weight, texture, and craftsmanship that mass-produced resin simply can’t match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/Veiled-lady-SCAN4401076-12ace421-5903-469e-8707-4ac430eb6ecb.__CR0_0_1940_600_PT0_SX970_V1.jpg?v=1683545128\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/Veiled-lady-SCAN4401076-b1ad1be7-838f-4f27-910c-de96098c4bbe.__CR0_0_1940_600_PT0_SX970_V1.jpg?v=1683545128\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/Veiled-lady-SCAN4401076-ab834706-168a-4262-8216-47e924d6894a.__CR0_0_1940_600_PT0_SX970_V1.jpg?v=1683545128\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, our premium cast contains crystalline sparkling particles, enhancing its natural luster and making it even closer in appearance to real stone—because it nearly is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/materialcloseup-sas02.jpg?v=1739965579\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a world where shortcuts and mass production have become the norm, investing in a sculpture crafted with integrity and tradition is more than just a purchase—it’s a statement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur sculptures are the result of meticulous craftsmanship, bringing your interior depth, character, and soul. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith their timeless elegance and superior quality, they stand as authentic works of art, meant to be admired for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\"\u003e Premium white Carrara marble cast, a natural upgrade from resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\"\u003e Meticulous surface hand finish to reveal marble particles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\"\u003e 90% marble particles for a cold, natural feel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\"\u003e Pure white with neutral patina, versatile in any interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\"\u003e High artistic quality, timeless, enhances any space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003cspan\u003e52 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e20.3\" (base included)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: \u003cspan\u003e23 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e9\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: \u003cspan\u003e23 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e9\"\u003cbr\u003eBase: \u003cspan\u003e17 x 17 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e6.6 x 6.6\" \u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cspan\u003e15 kg \/ \u003c\/span\u003e33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlike hollow replicas, this is solid!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ancient Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52003300376879,"sku":"1f236e53-0943-4786-aeec-d9375737f057","price":2137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/2749\/5215\/files\/7fc7c0d4f70484bfe806cc97ea933747.jpg?v=1762756266","url":"https:\/\/rcgardencenter.com\/products\/classic-marble-vase-on-large-pedestal","provider":"Richland Chambers Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}