Vintage Medici Italian Benozzo Gozzoli's Journey of the Magi Book Ends - a Pair

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This is a pair of decorative bookends with a lovely, aged appearance, featuring some of the Cosmo I Medici commissioned … more This is a pair of decorative bookends with a lovely, aged appearance, featuring some of the Cosmo I Medici commissioned scenes from the famous fresco, Journey of the Magi by Benozzo Gozzoli. In typical pomp and style of the family, a Medici prince depicts himself as one of the three kings leading a group of Florentines through a rocky 15th century Tuscan landscape (versus that of the holy land). The faces of the group are authentic portraits of the powerful and influential of Florence, Italy, in the 1450's.
Antique gold color surrounds the motif. A harlequin embossed pattern is present on the back sides. The "feet" of the book ends are hinged and allow them to fold so they can be stored flat.
Quite a unique find for the library or display shelf. They are a decorative, light-weight pair, full of history and Medici Florentine Renaissance art for your space.

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