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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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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A modern country-style painted cabinet, finished in a grey with an unpainted interior. Features include a wine rack with three slatted shelves (up to 12 bottles), two drawers with cup handles, and a single-door cupboard.
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THIS GORGEOUS PAINTED SERPENTINE SIDEBOARD HAD A REALLY PRETTY GUSTAVIAN SHAPE AND STYLE WHEN I SOURCED IT ALTHOUGH IT ISN'T OF ANY GREAT AGE. THIS PIECE HOUSES A FABULOUS AMOUNT OF STORAGE SPACE WITHIN IT; COMPRISING THREE SHAPED UPPER DRAWERS, (THE MIDDLE WITH A REMOVABLE CUTLERY DIVIDER) OVER CUPBOARDS BENEATH WITH AN ARRAY OF SHELVES AND LOWER BOTTOM DRAWER IN THE RIGHT HAND CUPBOARD.
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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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Each door is 34.5" in height and 10" in width, with a raised diamond panel design and antique brass handle finish. The doors have a brown stained finish and are made of solid oak, typical of mid-century modern design.
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