Description & Technical information
This is a very rare and large example of a late 19th century silver, enamel and lapis lazuli ostrich.
This examples has wonderful outspread jewelled wings, tail feathers and thighs with a rich blue and white enamel over a feathered silver ground.The body is paved in lapis lazul.
Date: 1890
Period: 1850-1900, 19th century
Origin: Austria, Vienna
Medium: silver, Enamel, Lapis lazuli
Dimensions: 69 cm (27¹/₈ inches)
Categories: Silver
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