{"product_id":"polished-malachite-trinket-box","title":"Polished Malachite Trinket Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description\u003cbr\u003eA handsome rectangular box crafted from richly figured malachite, showcasing the stone's celebrated concentric \"eye\" formations and vibrant green banding. The lid and body have been carefully polished to highlight the natural patterns created over thousands of years within the mineral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact in scale yet visually striking, the box is ideal for storing rings, cufflinks, pills, small desk accessories, or treasured keepsakes. The dramatic variation in color and pattern ensures that no two examples are exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003eLikely mid-to-late 20th century, circa 1960–1990.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003eMalachite has been prized since antiquity for its intense green coloration and distinctive banded patterns. It became especially fashionable in luxury decorative arts during the nineteenth century, particularly in Russia, where monumental malachite objects adorned palaces and aristocratic interiors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the twentieth century, smaller decorative boxes such as this example became popular souvenirs, desk accessories, and gift items. Many were produced from African or Russian malachite and exported worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003ePrivate collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003eNatural malachite, polished stone construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eApproximate dimensions not provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural inclusions, mineral voids, and variations in coloration are inherent to malachite and should not be considered defects.\u003cbr\u003eMinor surface wear and small imperfections consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eNo maker's mark observed.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin of stone not determined.\u003cbr\u003eSome visible natural cavities and inclusions within the stone matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48755723043071,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/C1FE23E2-4151-4186-ABB5-BCBB185EFC96.png?v=1782826305","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/polished-malachite-trinket-box","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}