Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group
Trapani Nativity Group

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An intricate free-standing carving of the nativity with small figures surrounded by imagined architecture and fantastical flowers. Trapani is an area at the western tip of Sicily which was long associated with the fishing of coral and its carving by local artisans.

Compton Verney

Compton Verney

Title

Trapani Nativity Group

Date

c.1650

Medium

coral, silver, gilt copper & enamel

Measurements

H 40 x W 24 x D (?) cm (E)

Accession number

ARTUK_005

Work type

Sculpture

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Compton Verney, Warwickshire CV35 9HZ England

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