• Indian & Islamic Works of Art  auction at Christies

    Sale 5836

    Indian & Islamic Works of Art & Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    9 October 2009

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    Lot 469

    TWO PIETRA DURA INLAID MARBLE CARPET WEIGHTS, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 750

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    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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