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Swedish Porphyry Urn of Plain - Elegant, and Robust Campana Form  .

Dimensions    40  x   32 cms

This excellent and most noble piece is believed to have been carved from Blyberg porphyry mined from the quarries of Alvdalen , a Swedish municipality located northwest of Stockholm . Established in 1788 by Niels Adam Bielke , President of the Swedish Board of Mines .

By the early 19th century , Porphyry became a prized Swedish export and products crafted in the " Elfdahis Porfyrwerk " were destined to find homes in the palaces and stately homes of many foreign monarchs and dignitaries . Unlike the purple porphyry favoured by the Romans, Swedish porphyry is characterised by its rich dark  colour .

Provenance ........With Thomas Coulbourn and Sons , Sutton Coldfield .UK      March 2008

Private Collection , Kensington, London

REF   5868

Ref No: 5868