Ostrich Egg - Genus Struthio - 17 cm - 11 cm - 11 cm- Non-CITES species - (1)

Ostrich Egg - Genus Struthio - 17 cm - 11 cm - 11 cm- Non-CITES species - (1) #1.0
Ostrich Egg - Genus Struthio - 17 cm - 11 cm - 11 cm- Non-CITES species - (1) #1.0
Ostrich Egg - Genus Struthio - 17 cm - 11 cm - 11 cm- Non-CITES species - (1) #2.1
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Original ostrich egg from South Africa by Genus Struthio, lacquered and printed with an 18th‑century map of Africa on one side and the Big Five on the opposite side, dated to 1234, weighing 463 g and measuring 15 cm (17 cm with the Chinese carved stand), in good condition.

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A very fine printed and lacquered ostrich egg with an 18th century map of Africa on one side and a lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo, also known as the big five” of Africa on the opposing side

The egg comes with a Chinese carved wooden stand. Not original belonging to egg.

Measuring a total height of ca. 17 cm when fitted on the stand
The egg measures ca. 15 cm

In a very good condition with marks and blemishes commensurate with age
Please see the photos

Will be sent by registered and insured mail
No shipping to the United States

A very fine printed and lacquered ostrich egg with an 18th century map of Africa on one side and a lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo, also known as the big five” of Africa on the opposing side

The egg comes with a Chinese carved wooden stand. Not original belonging to egg.

Measuring a total height of ca. 17 cm when fitted on the stand
The egg measures ca. 15 cm

In a very good condition with marks and blemishes commensurate with age
Please see the photos

Will be sent by registered and insured mail
No shipping to the United States

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Ostrich
Scientific name
Genus Struthio
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
South Africa
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1234
Weight
463 g
Depth
11 cm
Height
17 cm
Width
11 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
4990
Objects sold
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Reviews
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