Speckled Gold-Leaf Tassel (M259) Interi fossil shells and ecphora shells

fossil shells and ecphora shells

The sculpted canvas is molded together with fresco plaster

36" high x 36" wide x 1

This piece recently exhibited in the Museo de' Medici in Florence

and baroque pearl are put together in a sculptural form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time

Speckled Gold-Leaf Tassel (M259) Interi fossil shells and ecphora shells18th century Italian speckled gold leaf church tassel ornament with original hook. The gilded tassel has naturally distressed over time which creates a unique pattern to the tassel. The tassel originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used during feast days. Each one is hand carved and gilded and can be configured into a holiday ornament and decorations to recreate a Rococo style Christmas. *The listing is for one tassel but multiple