Story
Porphyry was the imperial stone of Rome — used in the floors of the Pantheon and the sarcophagi of emperors. This particular deposit in Tuscany has been quarried since Etruscan times. The purple-red crystalline inclusions are feldspar, formed when volcanic magma cooled too quickly for complete crystallization. The rough, unpolished surface is intentional: porphyry's character is in its resistance to refinement. We honored that.
Details
- Material
- Volcanic Porphyry
- Origin
- Tuscany, Italy
- Dimensions
- H 70 × W 70 × D 45 cm
- Weight
- ~500 kg
- Suitable For
- Interior & Exterior
