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Set of two Carved Carrera marble English fragments, FROM THE regency period.Ā Carrara marble has been used since the time ofĀ Ancient RomeĀ and it was called the ‘LUNIĀ marble’.Ā In the 17th and 18th centuries, the marble quarries were monitored by the CyboĀ AND MalaspinaĀ familiesĀ who ruled over Massa and Carrara. The family created the “Office of Marble” in 1564 to regulate the marble mining industry.
Condition Ā
Condition appropriate for age and use
Dimensions Ā
Square fragment W 19 x H 18.5 x D 5.5 cmĀ
Rectangle fragment W 15 x H 29 x D 8 cmĀ

















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