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A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.

$3,593.22
£2,662.77
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CA$4,905.43
A$5,457.09
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About the Item

A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef. The Specimens are mounted inside a glass dome, over a wooden base. Italy circa1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917139337972

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