Vintage Italian Alabaster Floral Trinket Box

This is a vintage Italian alabaster trinket or jewelry box with a floral design. It is made from genuine alabaster stone, often mined in the hills of Tuscany, Italy. The box features a hinged lid with a transfer design of purple violets or pansies and other small flowers. These types of boxes were commonly manufactured for tourists in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s. They are a popular collectible item, known for their natural veining and luminous effect