This was known as PIETRA DURA. (Pietra= Stone, Dura= Hard) The Italians had created a classic artistic form and held a monopoly over it. Of all the Mughal Emperors, Shah Jahan was the greatest patron of architecture in India.
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The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves. Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used. The grooves are filled with their precisely corresponding shapes of colored stone and secured in place with a white putty made from oil, lead oxide and wax.
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The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves. Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used. The grooves are filled with their precisely corresponding shapes of colored stone and secured in place with a white putty made from oil, lead oxide and wax.
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This was known as PIETRA DURA. (Pietra= Stone, Dura= Hard) The Italians had created a classic artistic form and held a monopoly over it. Of all the Mughal Emperors, Shah Jahan was the greatest patron of architecture in India.
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So we have here an old antique corner cabinet in original old pine. (see pictures) for the visual details. Reasonable offers considered. All our items are sent Royal Mail tracked 48
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Holds 16 eggs.
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The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves. Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used. The grooves are filled with their precisely corresponding shapes of colored stone and secured in place with a white putty made from oil, lead oxide and wax.
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This was known as PIETRA DURA. (Pietra= Stone, Dura= Hard) The Italians had created a classic artistic form and held a monopoly over it. Of all the Mughal Emperors, Shah Jahan was the greatest patron of architecture in India.
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