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Antique Lava Carving of a Dragon Dog Head Vesuvio Grand Tour Souvenir, Italy

About the Item

This head of a dragon or a dog was hand carved out of lava in one of the workshops in the Naples region that specialised in carvings of grand tour souvenirs. The dogs eyes are made out of red glas
  • Weight:
    4.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.71 in (18 mm)Width: 1.58 in (40 mm)Depth: 0.48 in (12 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490118938362

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