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Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

About the Item

17th century Dutch fireback Pro Patria (The Fatherland). One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic. This picture was from circa 1580 onwards the standard motive for the liberation of the Seven United Netherlands. The Dutch Freedom virgin with a spear holding the 'hat of freedom'. The crowned lion rampant with sword in right leg and left the seven arrows of the Netherlands united in the Union of Utrecht (1579). The whole is placed in the so-called Dutch garden, symbolizing the closeness of the Netherlands. The fireback has a Louis XIII style and is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XIII (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and is fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash in the kitchen.
  • Seller Location:
    Amerongen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n52431stDibs: LU973725118222
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