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Where is porphyry found?
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Porphyry is found along the western coastlines of both North and South America and in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. The igneous rock forms when lava cools along the borders of tectonic plates. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of porphyry furniture, lighting and decorative objects.
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Very Fine Charles X Imperial Porphyry Lyre Clock
Located in New York, NY
An important Charles X imperial porphyry lyre clock.
Crafted from red porphyry and ormolu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
$26,500 Sale Price
22% Off
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
descendant of Parma.
Measurements: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
descendant of Parma.
Measurements: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Period Imperial Porphyry Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour period Imperial
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Porphyry
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Imperial Porphyry and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and high quality Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry and ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porphyry
