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Italian Venetian Gondola Shaped Ceremonial Casket
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Our rare, 18th century ceremonial casket in the form of a Venetian gondola is expertly carved from walnut with gilt cartouches depicting figures and swans, and gilt scrolling feet. The hull has the form of a stylized scallop shell with a lovely scrolling bow. It has a removeable top with windows on each side.
Boxes of this form were designed for the chief magistrate in Italian cities such as Venice and Genoa to hold and display ceremonial keys of the city that were gifts to important foreign visitors, and today. Extremely rare.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:New York, US
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6079232671402
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