An Italian gilt bronze and micro mosaic mounted casket
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An Italian gilt bronze and micro mosaic mounted casket

LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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An Italian gilt bronze and micro mosaic mounted casket
Last quarter 19th century
The micro mosaics set into marmo nero Belgio panels with concave edges, the cover with inset malachite border, the views depicted being; The Roman Forum; the Vatican; the Flavian Amphitheatre; the Arch of Titus; the Temple of Vesta; the Pantheon; and the Tabularium, the angles with strapwork supports on ball feet, the interior lined with padded white silk, the underside stamped GUTTIN 380
4in. (10.2cm.) high, 7½in. (19cm.) wide
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