This abstract sculpture in black marble is carved by hand and stands 62 cm high: an upright oval in which white veins run through the deep black stone in fine, branching lines. The outer band is polished to a high gloss, and at its centre lies a sunken oval field, cut with dense rows of fine ribs that radiate outwards from a narrow vertical opening. The ribs are left matt, so the field reads pale grey against the dark, shining rim, while the white veining runs straight across both surfaces.

The sculpture takes its cue from the mushroom coral, Fungia. This free-living coral has an oval body, a long slit-shaped mouth at its centre and hundreds of thin plates, the septa, radiating out to the edge. Preserved as a fossil, that structure is captured in stone. Marble is itself formed over geological time, so motif and material tell the same story: what grew in the sea turns into stone, and the sculptor brings its pattern back to the surface.

At 36 cm wide and with a flat base, the sculpture stands directly on a sideboard, a console or a low plinth. In front of a window or a lamp, light passes through the opening and picks out the ribbed relief. Against a pale wall, the black outline holds the space. 

Because marble is a natural material, the veining differs in every block, and no two pieces are identical.

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Warranty
We aim for the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship in our bronze sculptures. All our products carry a 24-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and care. This warranty covers any problems that arise during this period; we will repair or replace the product free of charge. For warranty questions, please contact our customer service.