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Entomology, "cabinet of curiosities" style installation of Diaethria Clymena in an antique (19th century) French jewellery box. The box combines bevelled glass panels mounted in an ornate brass frame, raised on scroll feet. The box shows visible signs of natural aging, yet remains in good antique condition; the specimen is a later, recent installation on a velvet base with a brass holder.

Diaethria Clymena is a butterfly species from the family Nymphalidae, native to Central and South America. The species is known for its dark wings marked with iridescent blue bands and is closely related to the so-called “88 butterflies,” long collected for European natural history cabinets in the 19th century.

Item Details

Reference: #S075

Creator

Unknown
Dimensions

H 13 cm x W 11 cm x D 11 cm
Weight

0.3 kg

Place of origin

England
Condition

Very Good
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

Contemporary and 19h Century
Materials & Techniques

Glass - Brass - Velvet - Natural Specimen