Marzocco – The lion of Florence
€750
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The Marzocco of Florence: hand carved lion in lime wood with pure gold and Florentine red finish.
Description
The Marzocco – the seated lion holding the shield with the lily of Florence – has been one of the symbols of Florence since the Middle Ages. The most famous depiction of the Marzocco, that inspired this sculpture, is the work of Donatello exhibited at the Bargello Museum and a copy in its original location in front of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
The lion is hand carved in lime wood. The finish is made of sheer and burnished pure gold leaf and florentine red (in the shield / lily).
Measurements: cm 8,5 x 23 x 14 | Weight: 1 kg
Finishing: pure gold leaf and florentine red.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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