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Epistolare, stretto

About the Item

A project entirely built in Sicily where the Ivory of Segesta meets the papyrus cultivated in the Syracuse area; a poetic dream, finely worked stone containers to protect and contain the most ancient of writings, the support far in time the papyrus. "Epistolary" highlights the ancient stone work carried out on the lathe and the craftsmanship - and with the use of the hand press - of the most important plant for its social and cultural use in the history of humanity.
  • Creator:
    Gumdesign (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2021
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    4-5 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Viareggio, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: www.lacasadipietra.eu1stDibs: LU6254227068682
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