Double Side Loose Antique Etui Tile (Lion/Mouse)
This is a double sided metal etui seal tile would have been one of many tiles that were part of a larger interchangeable antique set. In great antique condition with lovely patina.
Side 1: A highly detailed design of story of The Lion and the Mouse from Aesop’s Fables. The seal depicts a lion tangled under a net as a mouse stands nearby to try and free him. Above the image is the caption "patience". The symbolism is of this motif reminds us about the importance of kinship and how small acts of kindness are never wasted.
Side 2: An Italian inscription "Dopo, come avanti" means "later, as before" or "afterward, as before." This phrase suggests that something will continue or resume in the same way it did previously, even after a certain amount of time has passed or after some other event occurs. It implies continuity or a return to a prior state or action.
Additional Information:
- Original hand marbled designs: If you are purchasing multiples of one sheet please note that they will be similar but not identical. Due to the hand marbled process, no two are exactly the same.
- Our maker's mark logo is stamped on the reverse side of each full and half size sheet identifying it as an authentic piece hand marbled in our studio. There may also be pencil or pen marks on the reverse side identifying which side we should marble. After being marbled, sheets are typically numbered on the back in pencil noting the paper size and style number. This information is not visible from the front of the paper. These characteristics are indicative of an authentic original piece of hand marbled paper. We feel that these add to the artisan quality of the product and the unique charm of the handmade process.
- Due to the wet nature of the marbling process there may be traces of paint on the reverse side. This characteristic is also indicative of an authentic original piece of hand marbled paper that adds to the artisan quality and the unique charm of the handmade process.
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