Pink Afghan Tukdi Onyx Urn Vase, Hand-Carved

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Carved and assembled in Rajasthan from genuine Afghan Tukdi onyx, this classical urn vase is one of the most demanding … Read more Carved and assembled in Rajasthan from genuine Afghan Tukdi onyx, this classical urn vase is one of the most demanding forms in the stone-carving traditio, Tukdi (meaning 'multi-banded') onyx is quarried from the mountains of Afghanistan and prized for its rare layered bands of pink, cream, amber, and deep brown that run through the stone in dramatically shifting strata. Because no two segments of Tukdi carry the same pattern, each vase is assembled by hand from individually matched pieces, making every one an entirely unique composition in natural stone.
The form is deliberately classical — a full-bellied urn silhouette with a flared collar, ringed pedestal foot, and wide-mouthed opening — shaped to hold dried stems, branches, or flowers, or to stand alone as a sculptural object. When light catches the surface, the stone's natural translucency glows from within, shifting the color depth across the banding from pale blush to rich amber depending on the angle.

Designed and hand-carved in-house by Artefactia, part of a stone-working tradition practiced in Jaipur for over four centuries. To care for it, wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and avoid prolonged moisture contact on the stone surface See less