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Ornamental plaque in ormolu depicting a fisherman in his boat Indochina late 19th century
Surprising and charming at the same time, this gilded bronze ornamental plaque is, like a still life frozen in bronze, a beautiful genre scene from 19th-century Indochinese culture.
This large plaque combines the cultural and endemic aspects of Vietnam, then Indochina, with the quality of bronze craftsmanship used by France during its occupation of the territory it later named Indochina.
Intended to decorate luxurious colonial homes or for wealthy European collectors with a passion for Asia in the 19th century, these richly detailed & chiselled plates continue to be sought-after & collected today.
Very good condition, with small holes for nailing to the wall.
Fast & careful shipment to France, Europe & Worldwide.
Dimensions
→ height : 24 cm
→ width : 27 cm
→ Depth : 0.2 cm
→ Weight: 1.1 kg
Ref: BG0YUC04OL