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Italian Grand Tour Marble and Alabaster Plaque of Ancient Scholars - Poets

About the Item

Rare Italian Grand Tour marble and alabaster plaque with profile faces of ancient Italian scholars and poets, including Michelangelo, Dante, Aristo, Galileo, and Petrarco. Names are etched on back of plaque. Faces are on a black background.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Alabaster,Marble
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repair work on underside of right handle. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0225 X1stDibs: LU6067232456322
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