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

$295List Price

About the Item

A well loved Italian mid century pietra dura abstract inlaid leather and gilt clad card or stash box. The inlaid pietra dura abstract mosaic style top embodies that wonderful specimen marble feeling as well as the mid century vibe. The patina on the brown leather is oh so perfect with the worn but still visible gold gilt details. It's the perfect card or stash box. The mini piano style hinge works perfectly. The wood lined interior is lovely. This charming little desk accessory will be the perfect addition to your desk, shelf or coffee table. 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 of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. The stonework, after the work is assembled loosely, is glued stone-by-stone to a substrate after having previously been "sliced and cut in different shape sections; and then assembled together so precisely that the contact between each section was practically invisible". Stability was achieved by grooving the undersides of the stones so that they interlocked, rather like a jigsaw puzzle, with everything held tautly in place by an encircling 'frame'. Many different colored stones, particularly marbles, were used, along with semiprecious, and even precious stones. It first appeared in Rome in the 16th century, reaching its full maturity in Florence. Pietra dura items are generally crafted on green, white or black marble base stones. Typically, the resulting panel is completely flat, but some examples where the image is in low relief were made, taking the work more into the area of hardstone carving." This little gem of a trinket box is ready for your home. So even with the marks on the leather, I think it all adds to the charm.

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Marble,Stone,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7240234389062

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