India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Partial view of the exterior of the Taj Mahal showing decoration of semi-precious stone inlay using process of pietra dura and Arabic script. Pilgrims and tourists.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Taj Mahal, detail of border with semi-precious stones inlaid into marble a technique known as pietra dura or parchin kari.

Taj Mahal built 1631-1653. Interior detail of marble walls and ceiling inlaid with semi-precious stones using process known as pietra dura and arabic script.seventeenth century 17th c. Mughal tomb...