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Silver-mounted Emu egg, 19th century
Height x width x depth: 22 x 21 x 16 cm. Total weight: 685 g.
Dromaius novaehollandiae mounted on a silver stand resting on an elliptical wooden base. The object depicts a lush and verdant Australia. On either side of the composition are an emu and a kangaroo, while another emu is positioned atop the egg—elements that evoke Australia, which at the time was seen as an exotic and mysterious land.
These creations fall into the category of “exotic curiosities” or colonial souvenirs, highly appreciated during the Victorian era, when the British Empire maintained strong ties with the Australian continent.
These creations fall into the category of “exotic curiosities” or colonial souvenirs, highly appreciated during the Victorian era, when the British Empire maintained strong ties with the Australian continent.
This lot, accompanied by an expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union.
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CURIOSITIES FROM EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL ART SILVERS, IVORIES, CORALS, ICONS AND WUNDERKAMMER
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