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19th Century French
Bocca della Verità
Fireback / Backsplash
$592.91
£443.51
€495
CA$817.01
A$898.09
CHF 471.49
MX$10,678.94
NOK 6,055.05
SEK 5,515.49
DKK 3,772.41
About the Item
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Bocca della Verità or Mouth of Truth. It is a sculpture representing the God of Sea outside a church in Rome. The mouth is said to bite the hand of anyone who lies. Legend goes that it is designed to test the faithfulness of women.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.79 in (65.5 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 1.03 in (2.6 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and is fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Amerongen, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: n47551stDibs: LU973720209472
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