19th century micro mosaic box ‘Doves of Pliny’
£7,500.00
An exquisite small silver mounted marble circular lidded box. The lid is beautifully decorated with a micro-mosaic of The Capitoline Doves, also known as The Doves of Pliny.
Attributed to Luigi Mascelli (Bulgari, vol. 1, part2, p.109)
Roman 1800
Circa 1800
Details
Condition
Slight blemish to lid, otherwise good, consistent with age.
H: 1.30cm / 0.51 inches
Dia.: 5.00cm / 1.97 inches
Origin: Italy
Medium: Marble, micro mosaic
