{"product_id":"an-5138","title":"Italian Alabaster Fruit Object AN-5138","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItalian Alabaster Fruit Object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlabaster fruit object from the 1920s-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Tuscany, Italy (around Volterra)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Volterra has been known for alabaster carving since ancient times, and in the 19th-20th centuries, production of fruits, sculptures, and interior accessories flourished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative fruit created through the traditional Italian Tuscan craft of alabaster carving. The delicately carved stone surface is hand-painted to express freshness and vitality. In the first half of the 20th century, these pieces were widely loved as interior decorations for upper-class homes and as tourist souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Volterra Alabaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolterra, a historic town in Tuscany, has been a center of alabaster carving since Etruscan times. The tradition continued through the centuries, reaching its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries when artisans created a wide variety of decorative objects, including fruit sculptures, statues, and interior accessories. The fine craftsmanship and delicate hand-painting make these pieces highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ambiant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44662875029551,"sku":"AN-5138","price":50.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6204\/8303\/files\/L1051196_6af4e308-a601-46aa-9d50-610d4017b5a4.jpg?v=1762848480","url":"https:\/\/checkout.ambiant.jp\/en\/products\/an-5138","provider":"ambiant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}