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Capitoline Doves

Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque Depicting the Capitoline Doves
Located in London, GB
probably based on a design by Sosus of Pergamon, a Greek master artist. Known as the Capitoline Doves, the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Rare 19th Century Italian Micromosaic, the Capitoline Doves
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Grand Tour. A very pleasant micromosaic depicting wonderful birds drinking, the famous Capitoline doves
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1850s More Art

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Mosaic

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity
By Vatican Mosaic Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
depicting the Capitoline Doves or Doves of Pliny after the Roman antiquity. Also by legendary maker Giacomo
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny
Located in PARIS, FR
known as the "Capitoline Doves" or "Pliny's Doves."
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Antique 1880s European Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
subject of micromosaics in souvenir jewels, known as the Capitoline Doves or Doves of Pliny. This design
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Antique 1850s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Micromosaic " Doves of Pliny " from " Vatican Studio " Sterling Silver Box
Located in Roma, IT
Hadrian's Villa, now in the Capitoline Museums, depicts a group of doves on a round bowl. As described by
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Antique 1850s Italian Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Micromosaic Gold Mounted Jasper Snuff Box Early 19th Century Italian Gioacchino
Located in Benington, Herts
quality, worked with a composition of the Capitoline Doves, having a later leather carrying box. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

A Highly Important Documentary Pietra Dura Table Top by Giuseppe Darmanin
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
feature central medallions with the famous doves of Pliny image, otherwise known as the Capitoline doves
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Antique 19th Century Maltese Center Tables

Materials

Marble

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19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany and Micromosaic Specimen Guéridon
Located in San Francisco, CA
composed of concentric malachite and marble bands inlaid with micromosaic depictions of Capitoline Doves
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Antique 19th Century Italian Gueridon

Roman Micromosaic Depicting Pliny’s Doves
Located in Roma, IT
Doves, being housed from 1765 at the Capitoline Museums. A small oval micro-mosaic of the same
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Roman Micromosaic Depicting Pliny’s Doves
Roman Micromosaic Depicting Pliny’s Doves
H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
part of the 'Capitoline Doves' which were found in a Roman floor mosaic built in the 2nd Century and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Carved Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Doves of Pliny Cuff Bracelet, 1850s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Garden of Adin. This exact composition of four plumose pigeons is called "Doves of Pliny" or "Capitoline
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque
Located in London, GB
the Capitoline Doves, or Doves of Pliny, draw their inspiration from a Roman floor mosaic discovered
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Antique 1860s Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Art

Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque
Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque
H 8 in W 11.25 in D 2 in
Victorian finest pietra dura mosaic Brooch of Pliny's Doves Set in Lapis Lazuli
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
subject of Pliny's Doves, also known as the Capitoline Doves dates prior to Christ. It goes back to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Antique Italianate Micromosaic Round Ormolu Pill Box the Pliny's Doves
Located in London, GB
, now in the Capitoline Museums, which depicts a group of doves on a round bowl. As described by Pliny
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Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850
Located in Aspen, CO
" also called the Capitoline Doves. This large micro-mosaic, in fine condition and not missing any of
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Desk Accessories

Early Victorian "Doves of Pliny" Intaglio Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
the Capitoline Doves). The subject is a famous mosaic by the 2nd Century BC artist Sosus of Pergamon
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

19th Century Grand Tour Italian Micromosaic Panel of Pliny's Doves
Located in Concord, MA
19th century Italian micromosaic panel depicting the Doves of Pliny, also known as the Capitoline
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

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