Antique Italian Pietra Dura with original frame vintage native american ringPietra Dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images. Many different colored stones, particularly marbles, were used, along with semiprecious, and even precious stones. It first appeared in Rome in the 16th century, reaching its full maturity in Florence. Pietra dura items are generally crafted on green, white or black marble base stones. Source: Wikipedia Size: 7 w x 10 t
A pleasing sculpture for sure
and to the arrangement of the universe
These antique chased and engraved bowls are traditionally considered to be “Beggars Bowls” by people visiting Asia but the truth is far more beautiful
This stool is extremely dense and feels smooth with use
it is likely that works of copper predated even this early date
Lipkin was commissioned to create public works and other large-scale installations
Krishna is naked but for the ornaments
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This unique Spice Bowl held rare and valuable spices and has dozens of layers of lacquer with intricate designs
unbleached and natural dyes
The fats in the milk also leaves a deep and rich patina and glow in the wood
The wool has both a soft patina to the touch as well as softly faded and matured colours
