European
Pair of Buttons, 18th century - 19th century
Brass, 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
This is a pair of identical brass buttons with the fastener on the back. Both buttons have a man in relief playing a horn and an animal next to him, to our left. The button to our left has worn unevenly, with random spots still shiny. The button to our right has darkened more evenly.
Vatichino
Commentary
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