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Antique italian mirror carved wood dragon gilt #2185852

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Antique italian mirror carved wood dragon gilt #2185852
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An amazing North Italian , Beveled mirror featuring two Dragons , carved in walnut, gilt and painted , with exquisite detail. The dragons are renaissance style , one located at the upper left corner is watching a smaller one located bottom right, the piece measures the important size of 56 inches tall ( 152 cm) and 38 inches wide (98 cm) , but just the big dragon measures 30 inches tall ( to the tail) and 29 inches wide for the wings.
The item is an antique piece carved close to 1880, the carvings were restored , abut the crystal has some small defects at the silverplating, as expected from an antique piece.
Carved parts are disassembled for shipping.
A MUST FOR RENAISSANCE STYLE DECORATION....

For centuries, the dragon has been a symbol of power and mystery. Depicted in numerous legends, both Eastern and Western, the dragon has provoked man to fear and worship it. In medieval Europe, it was a vicious, fire-breathing figure. Its malevolence and fierceness caused terror in all. However, in Asia, it is the opposite. The powerful dragon is a mythical beast long celebrated for its benevolence, intelligence and good will. The dragon has been a common symbol of identity for East Asian cultures. In fact, Chinese people all over the world are affectionately known the ?descendants of the dragon.?



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<tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1880-1900</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Italy</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:56</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:38</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Antique italian mirror carved wood dragon gilt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:renaissance</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Crystal wood gilt</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Overseas</td></tr>
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