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Antique Print of a Lion Ant creating a Funnel Shaped Trap in Sand

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About the Item

Antique print showing a lion ant (ant lion) creating a funnel shaped trap in sand and capturing its prey. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12902-391stDibs: LU3054331079382

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