Item description for 10" White Marble Decorative Flower Vase - Pietra Dura Art - planter

10" White Marble Decorative Flower Vase - Pietra Dura Art flowerpot, planter, planterette or plant pot

Experience the elegance of Pietra Dura with this White Marble Decorative Flower Vase, standing at 10 inches in height. This masterpiece is crafted with precision, inlaid with hand-cut semi-precious stones that form intricate floral designs. A timeless heirloom piece, this vase combines fine artistry with heritage, bringing a sophisticated Mughal touch to any room.

Size:

Height: 10 inches (26 cm)

Gemstone Inlays:

Lapis Lazuli - Deep Blue
Malachite - Rich Green
Turquoise - Soft Sky Blue
Carnelian - Warm Orange-Red
Mother of Pearl - Iridescent White
Jasper - Earthy Brown

Features:

Handcrafted Excellence: Each petal, leaf, and bud is shaped and inlaid by skilled artisans from Agra, India, requiring meticulous attention due to the vase’s curved surface.
Versatile Decor Piece: Display it on side tables, centerpieces, or mantelpieces to infuse a royal Mughal era ambiance.
Generational Heirloom: Built with quality and elegance to be enjoyed by generations, this vase is a treasured addition to any decor collection.

Care Instructions:
Easily maintain by cleaning with mild soap and water, followed by drying with a soft cloth.

Shipping and Customization:

Global Delivery Included: Free shipping via FedEx or DHL ensures safe and timely delivery.
Customs Information: Buyer is responsible for any local taxes, customs duties, or VAT at the destination.
Secure Packaging: Packed with export-grade materials, fully insured for a safe journey.
Custom Design Options: Custom sizes, shapes, and gemstone patterns are available. Contact us to bring your unique design vision to life.

This White Marble Pietra Dura Vase is more than just a decorative item—it's an art piece and a statement of refined elegance, perfect for enhancing the beauty of any space.

What is Marble Inlay Work?

“Marble Inlay work” is one of the most attractive art that done from marble. Same type of that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments.It is a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are available today. The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. To start with, a predefined pattern e.g., floral design or geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of marble of different shades are cut delicately to fit in these grooves precisely. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves. Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used.

Process of Marble Inlay Art:

Master Craftsman carefully plans a design, which is etched lightly into the marble surface and later scored out with an iron chisel. Many of the tools of the trade are basically the same as those used by the Mughals hundreds of years ago. He then decides on the colour scheme depending on the requirements of piece being created. Semi-precious stones and gems are expertly chosen to give just the right graduation in colour and shade for the overall radiance of the pattern. They are shaped and polished by means of an emery wheel. Sometimes heat treatment is applied to certain stones to get a shading effect. The effort involved in making just one single flower can often take days of work, depending on the detail; it is not unusual to be designed from hundreds of different slices of stone. There are many varieties of coloured stone available for utilisation in marble inlay work: malachite, carnelian, jasper, mother of pearl, abalone shell, lapis lazuli, agate, coral, turquoise and tiger eye to name just a few. The grooves are filled with their precisely corresponding shapes of coloured stone and secured in place with a white putty made from oil, lead oxide and wax. Once the design is completely dry, the piece is polished with a mixture of sand, water and emery paper to give a shiny smooth finish.

History of Inlay Art:

Inlay work on delicate precious stone began in the workshops of Florence in Italy around the end of the 16th century. This was known as PIETRA DURA.(Pietra= Stone, Dura= Hard) The Italians had created a classic artistic form and held a monopoly over it. From 1630 onwards pietra dura appeared on moveable, small objects as decorative panels, with bird and flower motifs, suitable for cabinet fronts and table tops. Some of these soon reached the Mughals in the form of presents. Of all the Mughal Emperors, Shah Jahan was the greatest patron of architecture in India. For him no amount of money or time was too much to create enduring, everlasting architectural beauty and through it be remembered always. It is in his buildings that one feels most compelled to make the connection between Mughal art and pietra dura. The Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs of the Emperor and his wife, the main floor and the surrounding marble railings bear very close resemblances to the pietra dura form.

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