An Italian 'ducal horn', Venice, 19th/20th century | Corne ducale, travail italien, Venise, XIXe/XXe siècle
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February 28, 08:32 PM GMT
Estimate
300 - 500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
An Italian 'ducal horn', Venice, 19th/20th century
upholstered in gold and red damask, the rim adorned with coloured glass simulated gemstones
Height. 8 ⅝ in, width. 8 in
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Corne ducale, travail italien, Venise, XIXe-XXe siècle
garniture de damas rouge et or, la bordure décorée de verres colorés imitant les pierres précieuses
Haut. 22 cm, larg. 20,5 cm
The ducal horn has been the headdress of the doges of Venice since at least the 12th century. Shaped like a horn, it is made of red velvet with precious stones. It is presented to the doge on the day of his election, who must wear it on all occasions.
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La corne ducale est la coiffe des doges de Venise au moins depuis le XIIe siècle. En forme de corne ell est en velours rouge garni de pierres précieuses. Elle est présentée au doge le jour de son élection qui doit la porter lors de tous les évènements.
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