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Parchin Kari

Pietra Dura White Mosaic Inlaid Marble Dish Handcrafted Agra India 1950
Pietra Dura White Mosaic Inlaid Marble Dish Handcrafted Agra India 1950

Pietra Dura White Mosaic Inlaid Marble Dish Handcrafted Agra India 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In India this art came to be known as “Parchin Kari” a Persian term for hard stone inlay work.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Marble

Rajasthani Pietra Dura Granite Table Top With Semi-precious Stones Inlay
Rajasthani Pietra Dura Granite Table Top With Semi-precious Stones Inlay

Rajasthani Pietra Dura Granite Table Top With Semi-precious Stones Inlay

Located in Islamabad, PK

In India, the art of Pietra Dura is known as Parchin Kari and is most famously associated with the Taj Mahal in Agra.

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite

Pietra Dura White Mosaic Octagonal Inlaid Marble Top Handcrafted Agra India 1980
Pietra Dura White Mosaic Octagonal Inlaid Marble Top Handcrafted Agra India 1980

Pietra Dura White Mosaic Octagonal Inlaid Marble Top Handcrafted Agra India 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In India this art came to be known as “Parchin Kari” a Persian term for hard stone inlay work.

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Late 20th Century Indian Agra Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Mughal Rajasthani Black Marble Inlay Pietra Dura Table Top India
Mughal Rajasthani Black Marble Inlay Pietra Dura Table Top India

Mughal Rajasthani Black Marble Inlay Pietra Dura Table Top India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The technique, known as Parchin Kari, involves engraving grooves in the marble and filling them with precisely cut stones, each piece hand-shaped and polished to perfection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

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1920s Italian Figural Patinated Bronze Candelabra Mounted Pietra Dura Marble
1920s Italian Figural Patinated Bronze Candelabra Mounted Pietra Dura Marble

1920s Italian Figural Patinated Bronze Candelabra Mounted Pietra Dura Marble

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair Of Italian Figural Patinated Bronze Candelabra Mounted Pietra Dura Marble. 17"X8"X8" Pietra dura (Italian: [ˈpjɛːtra ˈduːra]) or pietre dure ([ˈpjɛːtre ˈduːre]) (see below), c...

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Bronze

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Onyx Marble Semi Precious Black
21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Onyx Marble Semi Precious Black

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Onyx Marble Semi Precious Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx, Marble

21st Century Coasters Marble Lapis Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Cloisonné
21st Century Coasters Marble Lapis Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Cloisonné

21st Century Coasters Marble Lapis Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Cloisonné

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble

21st Century Decorative Bowl Pietra Dura Marble Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Black
21st Century Decorative Bowl Pietra Dura Marble Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Black

21st Century Decorative Bowl Pietra Dura Marble Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Marble Semi Precious Cloissonné Black
21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Marble Semi Precious Cloissonné Black

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Marble Semi Precious Cloissonné Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious Black
21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious Black

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stone, Marble, Serpentine

21st Century Centrepiece Pietra Dura Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White
21st Century Centrepiece Pietra Dura Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White

21st Century Centrepiece Pietra Dura Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone, Marble, Serpentine

21st Century Decorative Centrepiece Serpentine Semi Precious Handcrafted Green
21st Century Decorative Centrepiece Serpentine Semi Precious Handcrafted Green

21st Century Decorative Centrepiece Serpentine Semi Precious Handcrafted Green

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Serpentine

21st Century Serveware Platter Serpentine Marble SemiPrecious Inlay Mosaic Black
21st Century Serveware Platter Serpentine Marble SemiPrecious Inlay Mosaic Black

21st Century Serveware Platter Serpentine Marble SemiPrecious Inlay Mosaic Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival b...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Serpentine

21st Century Decorative Box Lapis Marble Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Cloisonné
21st Century Decorative Box Lapis Marble Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Cloisonné

21st Century Decorative Box Lapis Marble Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Cloisonné

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Metallic Thread

21st Century Centrepiece Bowl Marble Serpentine Resin Semi Precious Inlay White
21st Century Centrepiece Bowl Marble Serpentine Resin Semi Precious Inlay White

21st Century Centrepiece Bowl Marble Serpentine Resin Semi Precious Inlay White

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone, Marble, Serpentine, Metallic Thread

21st Century Tableware Coasters Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White
21st Century Tableware Coasters Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White

21st Century Tableware Coasters Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Stone, Serpentine, Metallic Thread

21st Century Tableware Centrepiece Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White
21st Century Tableware Centrepiece Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White

21st Century Tableware Centrepiece Inlay Serpentine Marble Semi Precious White

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone, Marble

21st Century Decorative Calcite Marble Semi Precious
21st Century Decorative Calcite Marble Semi Precious

21st Century Decorative Calcite Marble Semi Precious

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Located in Islamabad, Punjab

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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21st Century Decorative Calcite Marble Semi Precious

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By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

21st Century Decorative Rose Quartz & Marble Semi Precious Handcrafted
21st Century Decorative Rose Quartz & Marble Semi Precious Handcrafted

21st Century Decorative Rose Quartz & Marble Semi Precious Handcrafted

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reaching...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

21st Century Decorative Bowl Onyx, Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Black
21st Century Decorative Bowl Onyx, Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Black

21st Century Decorative Bowl Onyx, Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Onyx, Marble

21st Century Decorative Lapis and Marble Semi Precious
21st Century Decorative Lapis and Marble Semi Precious

21st Century Decorative Lapis and Marble Semi Precious

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

21st Century Side Table Lapis Jade Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Rosewood
21st Century Side Table Lapis Jade Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Rosewood

21st Century Side Table Lapis Jade Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Rosewood

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reachi...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx

21st Century Box Lapis Turquoise Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic
21st Century Box Lapis Turquoise Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic

21st Century Box Lapis Turquoise Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

21st Century Side Table Lapis Amazonite Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Wood
21st Century Side Table Lapis Amazonite Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Wood

21st Century Side Table Lapis Amazonite Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Wood

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

21st Century Side Table Jade Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Rosewood
21st Century Side Table Jade Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Rosewood

21st Century Side Table Jade Onyx Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic Rosewood

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Marble

21st Century Decorative Box Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Semi Precious Inlay & Copper
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21st Century Decorative Box Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Semi Precious Inlay & Copper

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Copper

21st Century Decorative Bowl Serpentine, Resin, Marble Semi Precious Mosaic
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21st Century Decorative Bowl Serpentine, Resin, Marble Semi Precious Mosaic

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble, Serpentine

21st Century Decorative Bowl Resin Marble Inlay Mosaic Cloisonne White Red
21st Century Decorative Bowl Resin Marble Inlay Mosaic Cloisonne White Red

21st Century Decorative Bowl Resin Marble Inlay Mosaic Cloisonne White Red

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880
Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880

Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880

Located in Pasadena, CA

Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880 Pietra Dura, called parchin kari or parchinkari (Persian) in the Indian Subcontinent, is a term for the inlay techniqu...

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Materials

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Pair of Pietra Dura Center Tables with Marble Bases, 1970s
Pair of Pietra Dura Center Tables with Marble Bases, 1970s

Pair of Pietra Dura Center Tables with Marble Bases, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Base Measurements: 26"l x 12"w x 28.5h Pietra Dura or pietre dure (see below), called parchin kari in South Asia, is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Center Tables

Toucan Coasters by Studio Lel
Toucan Coasters by Studio Lel

Toucan Coasters by Studio Lel

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H 0.24 in W 3.94 in L 0.24 in

Toucan Coasters by Studio Lel

Located in Geneve, CH

Lél’s founder, Farhana Asad, became fascinated by the technique of inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or pietra dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar in northern...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Other

Antique French Pietra Dura and Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Antique French Pietra Dura and Yellow Gold Locket Pendant

Antique French Pietra Dura and Yellow Gold Locket Pendant

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Antique French Pietra Dura and Yellow Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOTE: * Pietra Dura, also known as parchin kari/parchinkari is the term associated with assembling highly polished coloured stones to create an image.

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Located in Southampton, NY

It first appeared in Rome in the 16th century, reaching its fu Pietra dura (Italian: [ˈpjɛːtra ˈduːra]) or pietre dure [ˈpjɛːtre ˈduːre] (see below), called parchin kari in South ...

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Pietra Dura Mughal Flower Motif Inlaid Marble Box Rajasthan India Lapis Malachit
Pietra Dura Mughal Flower Motif Inlaid Marble Box Rajasthan India Lapis Malachit

Pietra Dura Mughal Flower Motif Inlaid Marble Box Rajasthan India Lapis Malachit

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In India this art came to be known as “Parchin Kari” a Persian term for hard stone inlay work.

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Materials

Marble

Set Of 2 Majorelle Candleholder by Studio Lel
Set Of 2 Majorelle Candleholder by Studio Lel

Set Of 2 Majorelle Candleholder by Studio Lel

Located in Geneve, CH

Lél’s founder, Farhana Asad, became fascinated by the technique of inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or pietra dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar in northern...

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Materials

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Memory of a Rose Box I by Studio Lel
Memory of a Rose Box I by Studio Lel

Memory of a Rose Box I by Studio Lel

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Memory of a Rose Box I by Studio Lel

Located in Geneve, CH

Lél’s founder, Farhana Asad, became fascinated by the technique of inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or pietra dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar in northern...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

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Champa Coasters by Studio Lel

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H 0.24 in W 3.78 in D 3.78 in

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Located in Geneve, CH

Lél’s founder, Farhana Asad, became fascinated by the technique of inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or pietra dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar in northern...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Serpentine

Italian Pietra Dura, Leather and Gilt Midcentury Card or Stash or Trinket Box
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Italian Pietra Dura, Leather and Gilt Midcentury Card or Stash or Trinket Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Let's look at the Wikipedia definition of pietra dura, "Pietra dura or pietre dure, called parchin kari or parchinkari in the Indian Subcontinent, is a term for the inlay technique o...

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Materials

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21st Century Box Crystal Quartz and Marble
21st Century Box Crystal Quartz and Marble

21st Century Box Crystal Quartz and Marble

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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Gilt Bronze & Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy, circa 1880
Gilt Bronze & Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy, circa 1880

Gilt Bronze & Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy, circa 1880

Located in Pasadena, CA

Ormolu & Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy circa 1880 ______________________________________ Pietra Dura, called parchin kari or parchinkari (Persian: ????? ????)

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21st Century Box Marble Lapis Malachite Semiprecious Inlay Mosaic Cloisonné
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By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival b...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Onyx Marble Semi Precious Black
21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Onyx Marble Semi Precious Black

21st Century Tableware Pietra Dura Inlay Onyx Marble Semi Precious Black

By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its reviv...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

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21st Century Box Marble Lapis Malachite Semiprecious Inlay Mosaic Cloisonné
21st Century Box Marble Lapis Malachite Semiprecious Inlay Mosaic Cloisonné

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Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura, or stone inlay also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival b...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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21st Century Decorative Calcite Marble Semi Precious
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By Studio Lél

Located in Islamabad, Punjab

The art of pietra dura ? also referred to as parchin kari in South Asia ? originated out of the ancient Roman opus sectile technique, later finding not only its revival but also reac...

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Wikipedia describes pietra dura as: "Pietra dura or pietre dure, called parchin kari or parchinkari in the Indian Subcontinent, is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fit...

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Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst
Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural pink and brown sea fan mounted on a 17th century Italian gilded fragment base with pink mica, amethyst, and agate. The 17th century Italian fragment was originally part o...

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Antique 17th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Rock Crystal

Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink

Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle
Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle

Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle

Located in Devon, England

A truly beautiful Art Deco green malachite glass perfume bottle with a female embossed figure to the stopper. Made in Czechoslovakia, this stunning perfume bottle is attributed to Sc...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Malachite

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|32% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

Umran Sink
Umran Sink

Umran Sink

$1,950 / item

H 16.14 in W 21.65 in D 13.78 in

Umran Sink

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...

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2010s Turkish Stone Sinks

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Moroccan Display Cabinet
Moroccan Display Cabinet

Moroccan Display Cabinet

$22,000

H 117 in W 57.25 in D 23.25 in

Moroccan Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

A stately and rare 1900s Moroccan vitrine. This beautiful display cabinet has traditional stylized intricate geometric inlay detail, two drawers, with glass sides , doors and shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef
"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef

"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef

By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Dating from 1976, about 20 years after Ramses Wissa Wassef established his tapestry workshop in the 1950s, this monumental tapestry by Samina Ahmed, one of his early students, is dom...

Category

Vintage 1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,194 / item

H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 17.52 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

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Find many varieties of an authentic parchin kari available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and onyx, every parchin kari was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage parchin kari now, or shop our selection of 93 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parchin kari, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A parchin kari made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made parchin kari has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Studio Lél are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a parchin kari at 1stDibs is $1,173, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $57,505 for the highest priced.