Rare stoup in gilded copper, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and coral
Rare stoup in gilded copper, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and coral
Important and rare stoup in gilded copper with baroque floral elements made of mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and coral; in the center the Madonna of Santa Rosalia between cupids and putti alike.
Century: | XVII |
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Material & Technique: | GILDED COPPER, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, TORTOISESHELL AND CORAL |
Origin: | TRAPANI |
Height | 52 cm |
Length | 39 cm |
Description
Important and rare holy water stoup in gilded copper with baroque floral elements made of mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and coral. In the center there is the Madonna of Santa Rosalia between cupids and putti alike. Trapani craftsman, XVII century. This holy water font is a magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque sacred art.