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Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

$5,000
£3,712.76
€4,360.45
CA$6,956.39
A$7,788.39
CHF 4,083.71
MX$96,230.37
NOK 51,457.25
SEK 48,573.59
DKK 32,534.33
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About the Item

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Rio De Janeiro, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8821234730802

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