Specimen marbles such as these brought to mind the ruined splendor of classical Rome that the 18th and 19th-century grand tourists encountered and indulged in. This tabletop was thus a perfect souvenir to recall their travels and was returned to England where it was mounted as a center table.
England, Italy, circa 1820
Height: 69 cms (27 ins)
Diameter: 57 cms (22.5 ins)
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