An antique oval Italian vase

made of rosso di Verona marble and standing on a wooden base. Verona has been already famous in the Ancient Roman Empire for the marble and stone workmanship and production. The precious red, pink and white stones were used for many monuments, as e.g. churches and the round facade of the Verona Arena, which was originally composed of white and pink limestone from Valpolicella. The precious stones are still appreciated and used down to the present day., 57x93x64 cm.