THE OBJECT
A luminous vintage shell-shaped dish crafted from pearlescent mother-of-pearl shell and edged in a delicate gold-tone rim. Its softly irregular scalloped silhouette and natural nacre surface shift from creamy ivory to blush, silver, and subtle rainbow tones as the light moves across it.
š PEARLESCENT BEAUTY
The natural shell surface gives this little vessel the feeling of something carried in from the sea and transformed into an object for keeping treasures. The warm gold edging beautifully frames the cool iridescence of the nacre.
š FOR THE ALTAR & VANITY
Perfect for holding rings, charms, pearls, crystals, shells, written intentions, or small offerings. Its natural ocean origin and luminous surface make it especially lovely within siren, mermaid, water-witch, or Aphrodite-inspired sacred spaces, while its petite scale also makes it an elegant vanity or trinket dish.
š APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length: 5 3/4"
Width: 4 1/2"
Depth: 1/2"
š¤ CONDITION
Lovely vintage condition with light age-related wear to the shell surface and gold-tone edging. Natural variations and irregularities are present within the shell material and are part of its organic character. Please review all photographs closely for condition and detail.
āØ Please note: Listing is for the vintage mother-of-pearl shell dish only. Jewelry, shells, pearls, books, bottles, crystals, figurines, and other display items shown are not included.
