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Persian solid silver vase, Persia, 19th century
Height x diameter: 20x11 cm. Weight: 385 gr.
in the shape of an amphora, characterised by a circular base and a rounded body in the centre, tapering upwards to end in a narrow neck and a small flared rim. The entire surface is finely worked by embossing and chiselling, with a rich decorative apparatus composed of interwoven arabesques framing a series of shaped panels with animated scenes depicting animals and moments of everyday life.
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CURIOSITIES FROM EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL ART SILVERS, IVORIES, CORALS, ICONS AND WUNDERKAMMER
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, wed 11 June 2025
SINGLE SESSION 11/06/2025 Hours 15:00
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