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Rare Mezzaro with Giraffe and Turtles , c. 1815, Genoa

$5,880
£4,371.11
€5,117.15
CA$8,223.01
A$9,181.88
CHF 4,789.52
MX$112,904.82
NOK 60,449.66
SEK 56,911.23
DKK 38,173.97
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About the Item

Rare and fantastical Italian Mezzaro, c. 1815, Genoa. This is a particularly rare design “mezzaro with ship” , the flower-filled tree of life having a variety of creatures including turtles, birds, and snails within its branches, sheep and goats around its base, with a sailing ship to the lower left approaching a castle, and a man leading a giraffe in the lower right, along with various dogs and turtles also to the lower portion. The border features boughs of flowers with birds. 96” h. . x 102” w. .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 96 in (243.84 cm)Width: 102 in (259.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good.
  • Seller Location:
    Charlottesville, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8351244554782

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