Extremely beautiful antique Italian altar. This altar (or triptych , meaning 3 panels) features a hand carved and hand painted wooden shell holding an interior image of Botticelli’s Madonna and Child. The details on this piece are exquisite; the miniature lion’s head door handles, and the carving of the intricate floral design (see macro close-up [Continue]

Extremely beautiful antique Italian altar. This altar (or triptych , meaning 3 panels) features a hand carved and hand painted wooden shell holding an interior image of Botticelli’s Madonna and Child. The details on this piece are exquisite; the miniature lion’s head door handles, and the carving of the intricate floral design (see macro close-up [Continue]