{"product_id":"a-19th-century-ashford-marble-pietra-dura-obelisk","title":"A 19th Century Ashford Marble Pietra Dura Obelisk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e     \n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous Ashford black marble pietra dura specimen obelisk inlaid with a wide variety of hard stones including lapis lazuli, agate and malachite.   This imposing obelisk stands on a stepped square plinth.   The condition is  good with very minor nibbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObelisks such as this example, were very popular in the 19th century and followed the form of the tapering columns in ancient civilizations seen on the grand tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very elegant object to be a focal point wherever it is displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ec.1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  17\" (43.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase: 5.25\" (13.5cm) square\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: D1100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobson May Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44164895539283,"sku":"D1100","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3202\/files\/IMG_7266.jpg?v=1772466515","url":"https:\/\/www.hobsonmaycollection.com\/products\/a-19th-century-ashford-marble-pietra-dura-obelisk","provider":"Hobson May Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}