Box - Marble

Octagonal jewelry box in white marble with Pietra Dura inlay 'Pietra Dura' - Inlays of Lapis Lazuli and Mother-of-Pearl - India - 20th Century

Details of the object:

Dimensions:
• Length: 10 cm
• Width: 10 cm
• Height: 4 cm
• Material: White marble with semi-precious stone inlays (Lapis Lazuli, Mother-of-Pearl, etc.).
• Technique: Pietra Dura / Parchin Kari.
• Origin: India (probably Agra, a world center for this craft).
• Era: Second half of the 20th century.

Spectacular octagonal jewelry box made from solid white marble, decorated with the ancient technique of "Pietra Dura" (or Parchin Kari), famous for being the same technique used in the Taj Mahal. The piece stands out for its meticulous stone inlay work on the polished marble surface.

• Inlay technique: The lid and sides feature a complex floral design where each petal and leaf has been carved and hand-set in the marble.
• Design: Central floral motif surrounded by symmetrical garlands. The sides of the box are also decorated with individual motifs, maintaining the piece’s aesthetic harmony.
• Construction: The box consists of two pieces (base and top lid) that fit together perfectly. The interior is polished and shows the purity of white marble.

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