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A marine specimen: the piranha fish, Italy 1880.

$830.28
£619.01
€700
CA$1,140.27
A$1,276.18
CHF 666.37
MX$15,569.51
NOK 8,458.65
SEK 8,026.74
DKK 5,331.81
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About the Item

Taxodermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed Piranha fishes (Serrasalmus Brandtii). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a laquered wooden base black color. Italy circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917143308872

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