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Italian Micromosaic Plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican Workshop

$45,000
£33,836.38
€39,292.24
CA$62,841.55
A$69,695.94
CHF 36,600.89
MX$855,915.66
NOK 463,332.50
SEK 436,928.76
DKK 293,163.30
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An Italian Micromosaic (micro mosaic) plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican workshop, late 19th century, Rome within giltwood frame carved with acanthus and beaded borders. Size of mosaic: Height 20.86 in., width 13.18 in; 23 and 33.5 cm. Size with frame 18 x 22 inches.
  • Creator:
    Vatican Work Shop (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.86 in (52.99 cm)Width: 13.18 in (33.48 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3860119357942

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