Inlay Process & History The Italian word Pietra dura literally means hard rock but is perhaps better translated as durable stone. This intricate marble inlay artwork first appeared in Rome in the 1500’s but actually reached its full creative sophistication late in the same century in Florence. Pietra dura soon appeared on easily transportable items and consequently the Mughals were introduced to its splendor via gifts and examples that travelled from Europe to the Middle East. In the 17th century, they in turn showered India with their own adaptation of the same beauty in the form of the magnificent marble inlay work adorning the Taj Mahal in Agra. The semiprecious stones inlaid into the table are as follows Lapis lazuli Blue stone Malachite Green stone Turquoise light Blue Carnelian Orange Red Mother of Pearl White shiny Abalone Shell Colorful Shiny Jasper Brown Product Description Marble Inlaid Table Top Pietra Dura Marble Inlay Dining Table Top Available Sizes :-1' , 2', 3', 4', 5', 6' Feet Thickness :- 1"inch to 1.5" Inch Approx. Packaging & Shipping We carefully pack the item so that it arrives safely to our customers. As soon as we receive the order. We pack product export packed with bubble paper, shredded paper and Spacial cartoon box. It will not get damaged on the way Company Information Jagdamba Marble Handicrafts Deepak Gupta Mobile +91-97197 10790 Whatsapp and call +91-98374 25825