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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)
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- 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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