Vintage Stone Polychrome or Desert Jasper Lidded Storage Jar

Elevate your home decor with this exquisite hand-turned lidded jar, expertly crafted from solid jasper stone. This piece is a testament to natural artistry, featuring a stunning "landscape" color palette that transitions from a sandy beige and creamy white base to a dramatic, mossy green and charcoal cap. The stone has been polished to a high gloss, allowing the light to catch the subtle variations and intricate banding that make this specific type of jasper—likely Polychrome or Desert Jasper.

Substantial in weight and smooth to the touch, the jar features a classic ginger jar silhouette with a fitted lid. Because it is carved from natural rock, every angle offers a new perspective, revealing swirling patterns and organic motifs that resemble a topographic map. It serves not just as a container, but as a standalone piece of lapidary sculpture that brings an earthy, grounding presence to any room, whether placed on a bookshelf, a desk, or a mantle.

Please note that as a natural stone product, this vessel showcases the raw history of the material. The surface displays prominent natural fissures, crystalline inclusions, and distinct vertical veining that are inherent to the rock structure. These characteristics are not defects but rather the "birthmarks" of the stone, adding to its rustic, brutalist charm and vintage appeal. It is the perfect size for use as a jewelry keeper, a discreet storage jar for small keepsakes, or simply as a sophisticated, heavy paperweight.

Disclosures: One notable chip on the bottom of the jar. Otherwise, minor wear consistent with contemporary vintage age.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
4 inches in diameter at widest point
5 inches tall (with lid)
3 inches base diameter

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VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and aged goods. In most cases, we do not clean or polish any items that come into our shop. Once you remove an item's traces of age and patina it's not something you can reverse, so we leave those activities up to the buyer. We do not disassemble found art from their frames unless it is necessary to differentiate a print from an original piece of art. Vintage prints purchased from this shop could originate from any print media (e.g., magazines, books, photographs, art prints, etc.). We try our best to describe items accurately and disclose any and all flaws and imperfections. Please refer to pictures as a visual description. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to checkout.

SHIPPING
As much as possible, we utilize recycled shipping boxes. The box you receive your item in may show signs of wear and pre-use.

PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos are taken in natural light and we do not use any photo filters and do not perform and photo editing (other than basic photo cropping). Depending on your monitor settings, there may be subtle differences in color once you see your item in person.