Lithothèque, 21th century; diam cm 45; Collection of ancient and rare marbles, polished in modern times and ...

Lithothèque, 21th century; diam cm 45; Collection of ancient and rare marbles, polished in modern times and arranged in a black frame as precious furnishing; this lithothèque, also called marmothèque, contains several samples of ancient Roman and Greek marbles described by Professor Raniero Gnoli with references taken from his book "Marmora Romana", published in three edition (1971, 1988, 2018). 1) Porfido rosso egiziano MR pp. 122 sgg. 2) Granito di Assuan MR pp. 145 sgg. 3) Lumachella di castracane MR pp. 203 sgg. 4) Porfido serpentino di Grecia MR pp. 36-38 and 141-144. 5) Occhio di Pavone Pavonazzo MR pp. 205-209. 6) Granito verde fiorito di bigio MR pp. 159-160. 7) Granito bianco e nero della Colonna MR p. 152.