An Italian Byzantine type carved Istrian stone cistern

An Italian Byzantine type carved Istrian stone cistern

Circa 1910
Stock Number: 15020/GSO
Height 63.00cm [24.80 inches]
Diameter 71.00cm [27.95 inches]
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Of Circular form having carving throughout of mythical birds and beasts, framed within Solomonic columns and pointed arches, having a foliate scroll decoration to the top band and Greek key pattern to the base.

It is interesting to note that a similar cistern can be seen in the gardens of the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Venice – now the home of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.