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19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Explorer Vasco da Gama, 1460-1524

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19th century cast iron bust portrait plaque of explorer Vasco da Gama 1460-1524 Cast iron bust portrait plaque of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama changed the world by opening the seas From Europe to India A superb and very rare piece the plaque is painted in Black and has silver and gold highlighted finish to the portrait, the plaque is 15” in diameter, 3” thick and heavy TJF131.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chillerton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TJF1311stDibs: LU2498316001851
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