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19th Century Tomb of the Scipios Grand Tour Souvenir
$14,500
£11,049.27
€12,742.86
CA$20,594.34
A$22,127.47
CHF 11,871.34
MX$260,687.06
About the Item
This incredible Grand Tour inkwell relic takes the form of the ancient Tomb of the Scipios, a family of Roman war heroes and generals. Beautifully carved entirely of Siena marble, the inkwell's design is masterful and precise to the original monument, even down to the inscription. Simply remove the lid to reveal a pair of ink wells and a pen holder. The Tomb of the Scipios was erected around 150 B.C.E. Widely copied many times and produced as a model along with other ancient monuments, it was a particular favorite of those on the Grand Tour in the 18th and 19th century when such models were purchased as souvenirs,
circa 1880
Measure: 8" wide x 2 1/4" deep x 4 1/4" high.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-49191stDibs: LU891111169953
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