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What is pietra dura stone?
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Pietra dura stone is a term for inlaying items with colored stones, such as agate, jade, jasper, topax, onyx and alabaster. In Italian, "pietra dura" literally translates to "hard stone." You'll find a selection of pietra dura decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Very Large 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest with Pietra Dura Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Very large and impressive 19th century Italian Walnut Chest with Pietra Dura Plaques.
The plaques
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
$10,000 Sale Price
54% Off
Grand Tour Pietra Dura Plaque of Cavaliers Drinking in a Cellar, Florence c.1885
Located in London, GB
A fantastic large Grand Tour Florentine antique pietra dura plaque depicting a group of drunken
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Stone
Italian 19th century Pietra Dura marble plaques
By PIETRA DURA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and high quality pair of Italian 19th century Pietra Dura marble plaques. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Marble
$18,900 / item
Late 20th Century Pietra Dura Plaque The Artist
s Studio w/ Semi Precious Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful handmade Pietra Dura marble plaque with colorful semi precious stones. Pietra Dura is a
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Stone
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 19th Century Florentine St. Ebony and Pietra Dura Marble Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pietra Dura plaques at each side. Each plaque displays intricately detailed colorful flowers inlaid with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Italian Pietra Dura Floral Stone Inlaid Framed Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 19th century.
A fine quality Italian marble Pietra Dura plaque showcasing beautiful white
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
