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Botanic Scientific Specimen of Spruce, Italy, 1900

About the Item

A rare example of a botanical maquette for didactic use by Professor T. Ferraris, depicting a (natural) strobilus and a scale with ovules (about 12 times enlarged) of Spruce (Picea excelsa Lk), a family of conifers. Made of paper mache, and hand painted wood. Extremely detailed. G. B. Paravia & co, Milan, Italy around 1900.
  • Creator:
    Paravia (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917128676052
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