An antique Italian Grand Tour verde antico lidded bowl. The surface of the oficalcite or verde antico bowl is decorated with a complex relief composition of mythological characters. Female busts are depicted on three sides. Three cherubs are depicted on the lid. The Grand Tour was the 17th to early 19th century custom of a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, undertaken by upper class young European men. Verd antique, also called verde antique, marmor thessalicum, or Ophite, is a serpentinite breccia popular since ancient times as a decorative facing stone. Historical Collectibles, Grand Tour Souvenirs, Neoclassical Sculptures, Tableware, And Home Decor.