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Plinius - copy of a roman statue early 20th century. Pliny, the first true naturalist, the author of the "naturalis …
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Plinius - copy of a roman statue early 20th century. Pliny, the first true naturalist, the author of the "naturalis historia" written in the year 77 ad. Height 56 cm width 30 cm depth 30 cm gaius pliny the second, known as pliny the elder (como, 23 ad - today's castellammare di stabia, 24 august 79 ad) was a writer, scientist, naturalist, scholar, acute observer and roman historian, he loved to describe things live, live, a true chronicler of the time, in fact he lost his life among the sulphurous exhalations of the volcanic eruption of vesuvius, which destroyed herculaneum and pompeii, while trying to observe the volcanic phenomenon a little more closely. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 11.81ʺW × 11.81ʺD × 22.05ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
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