Vase Antonine H48cm (арт.TM0041) The MET

The Vase Antonine appears as if it were unearthed from an ancient Roman mausoleum, where time froze and left behind only grace and symbolism. Its rounded form is enveloped in flowing, strigilated S-shaped reliefs, like the traces of wind or water eternally carved into stone. The handles — intricately intertwined serpents — rise and coil around the rim, their open mouths clinging to the edge as if guarding a sacred secret. In antiquity, serpents were powerful symbols of protection and chthonic forces, watching over tombs, sanctuaries, and homes. The vase’s antique patina adds to its authenticity, evoking a sense of timelessness and reverence.

Its historical prototype is a marble vase from the second half of the 2nd century A.D., preserved in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is considered one of the finest and best-preserved examples of vases with strigilated relief and serpent handles. Whether this vessel was an urn or simply an ornamental masterpiece remains unknown, but its legacy as a symbol of Roman artistry endures.

This piece will beautifully complement interiors in classical, eclectic, Greco-Roman revival, or art deco styles. Place it on a pedestal by the fireplace, in a grand hallway, or within a refined study — anywhere its historical depth and sculptural elegance can be fully appreciated.

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Designed for indoor use.
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