Sale 5836
London, South Kensington
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9 October 2009
Price realised
GBP 750
Estimate
TWO PIETRA DURA INLAID MARBLE CARPET WEIGHTS, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY Both of rectangular form, on a flat base rising in stages, one larger than the other and with a small protrusion to top, inlaid with blue, yellow, green and red hardstone in the form of scrolling flowers - larger 8 1/2in (21.5cm) (2)
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