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Framed Set of Eleven Micromosaic Plaques of Italian Monuments
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A framed set of eleven micromosaic plaques of Italian monuments
Italian, 19th century
Measures: Height 22cm, width 21.5cm, depth 2.5cm
Made during the Grand Tour, as a way for aristocratic visitors to Italy to remember the beautiful and historic monuments and locations they had seen, this item is a delightful framed collection of small oval-shaped micromosaic plaques. Crafted out of minute tesserae of glass, or enamel-like materials in later example, this set of eleven features a central image St Mark's Square in Venice surrounded by a host of other views, depicting such buildings as the Pantheon and the Temple of Vesta in Rome, within a carved giltwood frame. As charming as they were when they were made, this piece is a superb example of the crafts of nineteenth century Italy.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Giltwood,Mosaic
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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