Wall plate - Shell - Mother-of-pearl 20 cm

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Estimate  € 220 - € 270
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Description from the seller

Decorative plaque 22 cm in diameter, made with sea shells and mother-of-pearl, featuring a fisherman figurine in the center, within a mother-of-pearl shell.
The plaque is made with numerous whole shells of various species and sizes, as well as fragments of marine formations such as coral. All of it is studded with a pavé of crushed mother-of-pearl shells to create a brilliant, sparkling effect.

Decorative plaque 22 cm in diameter, made with sea shells and mother-of-pearl, featuring a fisherman figurine in the center, within a mother-of-pearl shell.
The plaque is made with numerous whole shells of various species and sizes, as well as fragments of marine formations such as coral. All of it is studded with a pavé of crushed mother-of-pearl shells to create a brilliant, sparkling effect.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mother-of-pearl 20 cm
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Shell
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
22 cm
Width
22 cm
Diameter
22 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
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