Indian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Vase from the Raj Period Circa 1910

A truly exceptional late 19th early 20th century Indian vase hand turned in white marble. The vase is of bulbous shape, standing on a small stepped foot and finished at the top with a shaped, narrow neck and a pleasing flared rim.

Not only has this white marble vase been beautifully turned on its exterior, but remarkably, it has been brilliantly hollowed internally to give a consistent thin wall thickness of approximately 5mm throughout. (Very difficult to achieve with this fragile stone).

The vase has exquisite decoration, the finest we have ever offered for sale.

It has been profusely inlaid in foliate designs in semi precisious stones.

Around the body of the vase are four circular panels with floral foliate displays with beautifully detailed flowers and leaves worked into each circular panel.

Above there is a garland of flowers with buds and leafy stems. And to finish this magnificent vase, the rim is also inlaid with a garland of brightly coloured, linked flower heads.

The cut inlay is accurate work which has been done with great skill.

The artist has used beautifully coloured semi-precious stones such as lapis, turquoise, malachite, agate and also mother of pearl.

A truly incredible Indian Raj period work of art, circa 1910.

The vase is in excellent original condition with no damage or repair.

Height 13cm x width 12cm x depth 12cm

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques