Semi Precious Stone Intarsia Box Mounted on Sterling Silver

Description

This beautiful present box is fabricated of Black Onyx and inlaid with different minerals such as: Lapis-lazuli, Picture Jasper, Rhodochrosite … more This beautiful present box is fabricated of Black Onyx and inlaid with different minerals such as: Lapis-lazuli, Picture Jasper, Rhodochrosite Cabochon, Citron Magnesite (Lemon Chrysoprase),
Bamboo Jasper Slab and Mother Of Pearl.

925 Sterling Silver Stamp and Initial O.S Underneath One Of The Frogs.

3-1/2" X 2-1/2" X 0-7/8"

Intarsia traces its history back to Italy and the Renaissance where it is called Pietra dura or pietre dure. This is a term for the inlay technique of using thinly cut and polished stones to create images. ... Intarsia items are generally crafted on green, white or black base stones. less