Italia - Paquete Littorio de mármol con base - H 88 cm - 1930

Wonderful Trani marble fasces with black Portoro marble base, finely crafted and decorated, original from the period.
Dating back to the Fascist period, it comes from a prestigious private collection of exclusive objects from the period. The fasces is secured to the base with an iron rod.
The particularity is that it has a lion face on the top, which is usually an eagle in more common pieces.

In Ancient Rome, fasces lictoriae were weapons bore by lictors and consisted of a bundle of wooden sticks bound, usually around an axe, by leather straps. Later, they were used as heraldic symbols by political movements and ideologies of the 20th century, such as Fascism.

Exceptional patina, perfect as an ornament.
Large-sized and well-proportioned, moderate weight.
Lot of excellent quality and workmanship.
One of a kind original item, rare and impossible to find on the common market. It is an exclusive item for real enthusiasts.

In excellent overall condition, completely intact.
In case of shipping, it will be sent in a wooden crate with a proper packaging.
Trackable and safe affordable shipping to Italy, Europe and the rest of the world.
Also available for pick ups at out warehouse.

Dimensions:
- Overall height including base: 88 cm
- Base 33 x 22 x H 11 cm, weight 18 kg,
- Fasces height 61 x max width 27 x diameter 12 cm, weight 17 kg
Total weight: 35 kg.