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A marine specimen: a pair of sea turtle carapace, Italy 1850.
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A wunderkammer marine specimen: an ancient pair of shells or carapaces of a hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata Linnaeus, 1766), the structure in bone and cartilage, originally covered by scales. The specimen is mounted on carved and gilded pine wood bases. A bronze candle holder is placed in the rear part, to illuminate the back of the carapace. Italy circa 1850. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Sea turtle,Wood
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917139338232
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