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Natural specimen from a Wunderkammer: desert rose and red crystals, Italy 1880.

$2,000.24
£1,481.08
€1,700VAT Included
CA$2,786.05
A$2,834.44
CHF 1,624.42
MX$34,128.45
NOK 18,986.46
SEK 19,069.78
DKK 12,963.21

About the Item

A Naturalia mineral specimen from a Wunderkammer. Desert rose and red crystals composition, mounted on a gilded fruitwood base in the shape of a vase. Italy, circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917147443902

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