Antique Pietra Dura Jasmine Paperweight
Antique Pietra Dura Jasmine Paperweight
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Antique Pietra Dura Jasmine Paperweight

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Antique black marble Italian pietra dura paperweight. Circa 1890s. Beautiful inlay of a white jasmine flowers. Minor imperfections due to age and use.

Pietra Dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly-polished colored stones to create images. The technique first appeared in Rome in the 16th century, reaching its full maturity in Florence.

Dimensions: (overall set) 5.75" L x 4.5" W x .75" H