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PIETRA DURA INLAID MARBLE PANEL A rectangular white marble
panel engraved and inlaid to the front with different coloured hard and
semi-precious stones in the pietra dura technique. The detailed patterns
within the central section are inlaid with lapis-lazuli, malachite, jasper and
agate and depict a large, curving poppy spray, with finely shaded curling,
serrated leaves and stylised birds at each corner. Framing this to top and
bottom are continuous meanders of arabesque patterns and simple beaded inlays.
Thick slate grey borders separate the differing designs. The richness of the
inlays contrast with the pure white tone of the surrounding marble, giving a
strong overall presence as well as great movement, created by the meanders and
the twisting poppy spray. The reverse of the panel has been finely carved into
an elegant serpentine shape creating a greater sense of depth and weight and
adding to the exemplary finish of the panel. |
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