Lot Essay
The plaque is very similar to one illustrated in the Gilbert Collection, Micromosaics, 2000, No. 158. p.226
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CIRCA 1830
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A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE OF THE CAPITOLINE DOVES
CIRCA 1830
Brazed into a copper frame and giltwood outer frame
the plaque 4 ½ x 6 5/8 in. (11.4 x 17 cm.)
CIRCA 1830
Brazed into a copper frame and giltwood outer frame
the plaque 4 ½ x 6 5/8 in. (11.4 x 17 cm.)