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Blue and gold lacquered wooden mirror, with medicine symbol, Italy

$3,773.79
£2,824.77
€3,200
CA$5,193.80
A$5,789.04
CHF 3,037.31
MX$70,693.57
NOK 38,458.93
SEK 36,349.54
DKK 24,360.65

About the Item

Antique Wall or Console Mirror, in blue and gold lacquered wood, carved with medical symbols, Carved with side columns, symbol of Aesculapius and Caduceus. Aesculapius is the symbol of medicine and relief and is a sign of peace represented by a staff with two open wings and two coiled snakes looking at each other. The caduceus is interpreted as a representation of God himself and is one of the oldest symbols in the history of human civilization. Flowers, harp and cornucopia are carved at the base: symbol of prosperity and fertility. Original from the 19th century, came from an ancient pharmacy in Florence (Italy), Maximum measurements cm w 55 x H 113
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.49 in (113 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. like in photo.
  • Seller Location:
    Cuneo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1116245212182

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