{"product_id":"empire-green-marble-pedestal-column-gilt-bronze-griffin-urn","title":"Empire Green Marble Pedestal Column with Gilt Bronze Griffin Urn","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this piece at the end of a hallway and the room finds its axis. The deep green of the Indian marble — veined with auburn and cream — draws the eye upward along the turned column shaft, past the gilt acanthus collar, to the lidded urn crowned with a flame-and-petal finial. This is not a pedestal that merely holds something. It \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e something. Inspired by the grandeur of the French Consulate and early Empire period (1800–1830), it faithfully reproduces the language of a generation that measured civic virtue in stone and bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe column and urn are turned from solid Indian green marble — a material prized in 19th-century ateliers for its rich color depth and the way its veining catches light differently from every angle. The gilt bronze mounts are cast with precision: winged griffin handles with open beaks and spread pinion feathers grip the urn's shoulders, while a band of polished gilt bronze encircles the urn's waist. The tripartite base features a pierced acanthus apron between three swept supports terminating in cast lion-paw feet — the Empire period's signature mark of Roman authority. The column's acanthus collar, separating shaft from the circular display platform, is hand-finished to mirror the quality of 19th-century Parisian foundry work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 46 cm \/ Depth: 46 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe pedestal is proportioned to anchor a formal reception or hallway without overwhelming a standard ceiling height. The urn is removable, allowing the column alone to serve as a display stand for sculpture or a bust. Handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood artisans using traditional marble-turning and bronze-casting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this piece — from the marble turning on the column shaft to the casting and chasing of the bronze mounts — is executed by hand in our Egyptian workshops. Brass \u0026amp; Wood draws on a workshop tradition that combines European heritage design with the skilled hands of Egyptian craftsmen, producing replicas that honor the original without pretending to be it. The result is a piece built to last generations, not seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this piece made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe column, display platform, base, and urn body are all turned from solid Indian green marble. All decorative mounts — griffin handles, acanthus collar, base apron, and lion-paw feet — are cast gilt bronze, finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required: the urn sits on the column's circular platform and is not permanently fixed, allowing for easy repositioning. The column and base are shipped as a single pre-assembled unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization in marble color, bronze finish tone, and overall column height. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68413286023419,"sku":"MARCOL8251","price":24400.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/empire-green-marble-pedestal-column-gilt-bronze-griffin-urn-front-view.png?v=1793232749","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-uk\/products\/empire-green-marble-pedestal-column-gilt-bronze-griffin-urn","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}