Pietra Dura Table Pastoral Scene by Mario Montelatici

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre 1950: item #599678
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Spectacular artist signed pietra dura side table with pastoral scene by Mario Montelatici, 1894-1974. The pietra dura top itself measures approximately 22 1/4" x 12 1/4". The table measures approximately 19 1/2" tall. It is 13 1/2" wide and 23 3/4" deep. Artist's signature lower right, M Montelatici. The scene depicts a young girl with four sheep on a hilltop. She is sprinkling feed for them. The pietra dura or hard stone table top has very vibrant colors. See photos. Mario Montelatici was a gi... Click for details

Art Deco Alabaster and Marble Bookends

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #372480

Stylized Art Deco Alabaster bust of a woman with headdress and choker upon a marble base comprise these bookends. These are some of the most attractive bookends I have seen. They are substantial (Each bookend weighs over 5#) and would hold up very large books. They measure approximately 6 3/4" high. A few nicks on some of the edges of the marble and a couple on the headdress but otherwise in excellent condition.

English Regency Bronze Mounted Blue John Ornamental Urn

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre 1837 VR: item #358316
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A Fine English Regency patinated bronze mounted Blue John urn. British, circa: 1810-1820.

The fine English bronze mounted hardstone urn is carved from the stone * Blue John found only Derbyshire England. The Egg-form solid carved specimen of Blue John is mounted and supported by three eagles, each raised upon a claw footed leg. Each leg... Click for details

PIETRA DURA PLAQUE OF A MERMAID - SIGNED

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre 1950: item #353860

About 7 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches -- a very interesting scene of a mermaid -- signed on the lower right G Fiaschi -- that is GIUSEPPE FIASCHI & FIGLIO -- FIRENSE -- the paper that came with it is taped to the back -- looks like 1940's to me

Tang Dy White stone Buddhas

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre AD 1000: item #334226
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Year of period : Tang Dynasty (AD 619-907)

Size :grand Height 50CM, (base: 24CM x 27.5CM)

White stone buddha with base and could be separate.

Old Jade Pendant Bird Carved

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre AD 1000: item #333617
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Old Jade Pendant carved Bird design

Period: Warring states 220-400 B.C., China.

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Tang Dynasty White stone stele of two deities

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre AD 1000: item #331780
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Year of period : Tang Dynasty

Size: Height 23.5CM

The stele carved with two deities standing on lotus pedestal. at the base craved pair of lions at both side. also,craved inscription at the back.

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Tang Dynasty White stone buddha statue

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre AD 1000: item #331299
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Tang Dynasty White Stone Buddha Statue Size 41CM Weight : 20Kg(approx.) We have several other excellent stone pieces. If you are collecting Chinese antiques please don't miss this opportunity to own the wonderful and valuable ancient artifact.

Tang Dynasty stone buddhas statue

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre AD 1000: item #331256
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Tang Dynasty white stone buddha statues. size: 60CM weight: 20Kg we have several other excellent stone pieces. If you are collecting Chinese antiques please don't miss this opportunity to own the wonderful and valuable ancient artifact.

Russian Empire Bronze Ormolu & Jasper & Malachite Tazza

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Hardstone Pre 1837 VR: item #282707
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A Russian Empire ormolu or gilt bronze mounted Jasper Tazza mounted and raised upon a Malachite plinth. Russian, circa: 1810-1820. Measuring: 6.75" high.