Large antique piece of red porphyry – 42 kilos

This is a roughly hewn, asymmetrical large fragment of porphyry (see photos).  The piece has been rolled over, so that the photos show the 4 different faces of the piece.  2 photos show its true colour when wet with water.  These areas have not been ground or polished, just wettened.  None of the piece has been polished.

Its provenance is unknown but it was purchased in Paris by an Antiques Dealer in the 70s. 

Maximum dimensions:

Length: 72 cm (28.25 inches)

Width: 20 cm (8 inches)

Depth: 17.5 cm (7 inches)

Weight: 42 kilos