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Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk

About the Item

Continental, 19th century. A grand tour era (possibly Italian) obelisk constructed with a stepped black marble square base, a highly decorated mixed material stem which consists of malachite, lapis, granite, marble and other semi-precious stones. Accenting the Inlaid column is floral / foliate motifs inset by malachite and other semi-precious stones.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.875 in (9.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some areas of flea bites and wear commensurate with age and handling.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838235696942

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