{"product_id":"vintage-hand-carved-pink-soapstone-lidded-box-round-stone-trinket-bowl-dish-4-2","title":"Vintage Hand Carved Pink Soapstone Lidded Box Round Stone Trinket Bowl Dish 4.2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eHand-turned from natural mottled rose-pink soapstone, this vintage round lidded vessel features a low-slung bowl profile topped with a domed lid and contrasting cream-colored stone finial knob. Displaying soft specks of dusty blush, mauve, terracotta, and cream, this tactile stone container serves as a refined vanity ring dish, bedside trinket bowl, or quiet accent for shelf styling. Includes complimentary, fully insured standard shipping directly to your doorstep.\u003cbr\u003eDeep Cultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eCarved through traditional lapidary wet-lathe turning methods, this piece highlights the dense, smooth-grained properties of steatite soapstone. Prized for millennia across South Asian decorative stone traditions, steatite is easily shaped by master artisans while offering substantial weight and natural mineral varied mottling. The classical domed pharmaceutical silhouette, complete with a separate hand-carved mushroom-style top finial, draws inspiration from historic apothecary jars and cosmetic containers used in royal household traditions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with structural integrity completely preserved. The fitted domed lid rests evenly on the rim lip. The outer stone surfaces display a smooth, soft hand-polished sheen that enhances the intricate subterranean speckling and natural mineral variations within the stone matrix.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions, Shipping \u0026amp; Display\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 4.2 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4.2 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Solid Stone Weight\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured \u0026amp; Securely Boxed)\u003cbr\u003eMounting\/Display: Object only; display furniture, backdrop panels, and styling accessories not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049578623262,"sku":"BA-0254","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8539571007_mgkc.jpg?v=1790371361","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-hand-carved-pink-soapstone-lidded-box-round-stone-trinket-bowl-dish-4-2","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}