SOLD Enigma Variations Collection: 1920/30s Miniature Shakespeare's The Tempest with a Butterfly under a Display Dome

Enigma Variations Collection: 1920/30s Miniature Shakespeare's The Tempest with a Butterfly under a Display Dome

The ancient greeks believed that a new human soul was born every time an adult butterfly emerged from its cocoon.

A miniature copy of Shakespeare's The Tempest from 1920/30s, is adorned with a vintage peacock butterfly from unwanted collection. The book has a leather cover and the title is embossed on the spine.

 This miniature world is presented in a glass dome with a wooden base.

Dome Dimensions: height 18cm

PLEASE NOTE

We are passionate about nurturing the planet, our environment and all wildlife and therefore only endorse ethical and sustainable practices. 

The insects we use are source are from unwanted vintage collections.

Enigma Variations

Unexpected juxtapositions: where antique artefacts have a poetic dialogue with the natural. 

Due to the fragility of the glass dome and its contents we have reluctantly decided not to offer a delivery service on this creation. Please purchase and arrange collection with the gallery. Thank you.