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Hand-Carved Marble Paperweight / Bookend, Orb style

$475
£361.41
€416.41
CA$674.35
A$723.46
CHF 388.05
MX$8,710.34
NOK 4,891.80
SEK 4,460.65
DKK 3,111.16

About the Item

A white marble paperweight in the shape of an orb, hand-carved in India, circa 1980. Beautiful veinless white marble, exquisitely carved by hand from top to bottom by Indian artisans. Smooth and flawless craftsmanship. Similar to large carpet weights, this smaller piece is intended for decorative purposes, as a table paperweight or a bookend. the square base is 4 inches. the orb is also 4 inches in diameter, with a total height of 6 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Agra (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Pristine, like-new condition. No scratches, dents or losses of any kind.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 INDIA 66271stDibs: LU825042713562

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