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The Rialto Lapis Bridge

The Rialto Lapis Bridge

Medium - Lapis Lazuli

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The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Connecting the sestieri (districts) of San Marco and San Polo. Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge across the canal and is renowned as an architectural and engineering achievement of the Renaissance. It was designed and built by Antonio da Ponte and his nephew, Antonio Contino, following a design competition in the city.


This carving, portraying The Rialto Bridge has been carved from Lapis Lazuli, sourced from Afghanistan.

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