Antique Italian Pietra Dura with original frame custom rugs and carpets The energy and movement energizes

The energy and movement energizes the internal written mantras and thousands of prayers and blessings spin out the wheel to be released into the Cosmos and Universe

angle and size of the 'nodules' is complex and for such a uniform article to be created shows tremendous skill

The history and information is scarce on this subject and much more research is needed I believe on this genre of collection

The twill (the fine design) is complex in contrast to the bold rows of diamonds designs

This Teapot is currently reserved and on hold

Antique Italian Pietra Dura with original frame custom rugs and carpets The energy and movement energizesPietra Dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images. 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. Source: Wikipedia Size: 7 w x 10 t