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pair of Italian 19th century Bronze and Marble plaques of Mars and Minerva

$13,100per set
£9,901.98per set
€11,379.13per set
CA$18,241.67per set
A$20,293.11per set
CHF 10,637.90per set
MX$247,976.85per set
NOK 135,460.42per set
SEK 127,517.24per set
DKK 84,940.90per set
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About the Item

A stunning pair of Italian 19th century patinated Bronze, Brocatelle and Black Belgian marble plaques of Mars and Minerva. Each most decorative square plaque is frame within a thick and mottled Black Belgian Marble border surrounding the Brocatelle marble background. At the center of each plaque is a intricately detailed and richly chased Bronze medallion, with Minerva (Athena) to the left and Mars (Ares) to the right. Mars the Greek god of War and Minerva the goddess of Wisdom and Strategy, represent the eternal struggle between aggression and strategy, war and diplomacy, or brute force and calculated wisdom. With Minerva defeating Mars in the story of the Trojan War. *Available with complementary set of plaques item# 14540, sold separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 14540A1stDibs: LU949943853082

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