Pietra dura is one of the lesser-known decorative arts, and yet one of the finest. Read about how it's made and how it came to be so highly regarded here.
- Mayfair Gallery Guides
- 30 August 2018
Pietra dura is one of the lesser-known decorative arts, and yet one of the finest. Read about how it's made and how it came to be so highly regarded here.
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