Enigma Variations Collection: Antique Opera Glasses with a Vintage Butterfly under a Glass Display Dome

Enigma Variations Collection: Antique Opera Glasses with a Vintage Butterfly under a Glass Display Dome

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

A beautiful, old specimen butterfly from a vintage museum collection, is placed on a pair of antique opera glass with a tortoiseshell leather covering.  This miniature world is presented in a new glass dome with a with a painted base.

Dome Dimensions: height 14cm

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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.