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) Verde antico MR pp. 87-90; 162-165 2) Broccarello di Spagna MR pp. 210-211 3) Portasanta MR pp. 172 e sgg. 4) Bianco e nero antico MR pp. 196-198 5) Pavonazzetto MR pp. 169 e sgg. 6) Alabastro di Palombara MR pp. 225-227.