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Silver-plated mounted painted Emu egg, 19th century

Height x width x depth: 25 x 21 x 10.5 cm. Weight: 512 g.
rectangular base centred by the figure of an Indigenous, stylised upper part on which is placed horizontally an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) egg painted in the centre with a faunal scene depicting an Emu and a peacock. The peacock, in particular, was a Victorian symbol of beauty and vanity.
These creations fall into the category of “exotic curiosities” or colonial souvenirs, highly appreciated during the Victorian era, when the British Empire had strong ties with Australia.
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.
€ 700,00 / 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 480,00
Starting price
Unsold
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CURIOSITIES FROM EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL ART SILVERS, IVORIES, CORALS, ICONS AND WUNDERKAMMER

Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, wed 11 June 2025
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