A Pair of Italian Renaissance Turned and Carved Walnut Altar Vases Lombardy or Emilia c.1570–1600Turned from solid walnut and finely carved with bold acanthus leaves, beadwork, and leafy interlace, each vase demonstrates the masterful dialogue between turning and carving that characterises Northern Italian craftsmanship. The hollow interiors show tool marks from hand gouging, while the undersides retain early museum inventory labels attesting to their long documented history. The rich, honeyed patina and crisp carving speak to centuries of