14" Handmade White Marble Flower Vase with Inlaid Mother of Pearl - flowerpot, planter, planterette or plant pot, Elevate your decor with this exquisite Handmade Inlaid Mother of Pearl White Marble Flower Vase, standing at 14 inches (36 cm) in height. Adorned with hand-inlaid Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell, this artful piece captures the beauty of nature in finely crafted marble, adding an elegant touch inspired by the Mughal Era. Size: Height: 14 inches (36 cm) Gemstone Inlays: Mother of Pearl - Luminous, Shiny White Paua Shell - Vibrant Iridescent Colors Features: Exceptional Craftsmanship: Each petal, leaf, and bud is expertly shaped by artisans in Agra, India. The rounded surface of the marble makes the inlay work intricate and labor-intensive, demonstrating remarkable skill and dedication. Versatile Display: Perfect as a centerpiece on tables, mantels, or side tables, this vase brings a touch of luxury and historical charm to any space. A Timeless Heirloom: This vase is designed to be cherished and passed down through generations, with enduring beauty that is sure to captivate for years. Care Instructions: To maintain its shine, clean with mild soap and water, then dry with a soft cotton cloth. Shipping and Customization: Complimentary Shipping Worldwide: Delivered to your door by FedEx or DHL, securely packaged to withstand transit. Customs Information: Local taxes, customs duties, or VAT at the destination are the buyer?s responsibility. Protected Packaging: Shipped with full insurance, ensuring that your vase arrives safely. Customization Options: If you?d like a unique design, we offer custom sizes, shapes, and inlay choices to suit your decor vision. This Mother of Pearl Marble Vase is more than decor?it's a piece of art and history, bringing timeless elegance to your 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. Thanks for Visiting...