細節
A SOUTH ITALIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND GOLD-INLAID TORTOISESHELL CASKET
NAPLES, SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The shaped octagonal hinged lid depicting classically-dressed figures around a sacred flame, within a border of scrolled cartouches, the sides decorated with pastoral scenes, enclosing a removable tray
2½ in. (6 cm.) high; 15 in. (12,5 cm.) wide; 3¾ in. (9,5 cm.) deep
來源
From the collection of the 2nd Viscount Bearsted and thence by descent.
展覽
Works of Art and Industrial Products, Midland, Counties Exhibition, Derby, 1870, no. 73.
注意事項
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