The ancient greeks believed that a new human soul was born every time an adult butterfly emerged from its cocoon.
A vintage butterfly, from an old museum collection, is placed on a miniature, leather bound book from 1920s/30s, of Shakespeare's tragedy Coriolanus. This miniature world is presented in a glass dome with a black waxed wooden base.
Dimensions: height 13cm
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.
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