Vintage Italian Handmade Genuine Silver Ritual Chinese Bell With Stand by Etruria of Florence, 1980s Solid 800 Silver Chinoiserie Sculpture

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Handcrafted in Florence, Tuscany, during the 1980s to 1990s by the prestigious silversmith house Etruria, this solid 800 continental silver … Read more Handcrafted in Florence, Tuscany, during the 1980s to 1990s by the prestigious silversmith house Etruria, this solid 800 continental silver miniature depicts a traditional Chinese ritual bell suspended on an ornate stand. Italian decorative arts have a rich history of Chinoiserie and Eastern cultural fascination, dating back to the historic Silk Road trade routes of Marco Polo and the exotic curiosity cabinets of the Florentine Medici court. Mounted on a contemporary plexiglass base and complete with its original silversmith tag, this rare piece contains 1.739 ounces of net solid silver, uniting ancient ceremonial iconography with master Tuscan metalworking.

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SKU: U2568RIT00174

Material: Solid 800 continental silver and plexiglass base

Silver Net Weight: Approx. 1.739 oz / 49.32 g (weight refers strictly to the silver, excluding base)

Dimensions: Approx. H 4.33 in (11.0 cm) x W 2.09 in (5.3 cm) x D 2.01 in (5.1 cm)

Period (Est.): 1980s to 1990s

Hallmarks: Official 800 purity hallmark and Italian silversmith code

Origin: Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy (Etruria)

Features: Accompanied by original silversmith tag; plexiglass display base

Care Note: Clean exclusively with a soft polishing cloth; avoid all chemical products

Condition: Vintage condition with original natural surface patina.

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