Bronze Pantalone Commedia del'Arte Mask Sculpture - Italy

Description

One of the central characters in Italian Commedia dell'Arte theater, Pantalone (eng. Pantaloon) is the rich, greedy Venetian merchant.
Expertly crafted in Italy, this bronze Pantalone mask is signed and dated (difficult to read...1987 or 1997?).  The mask has a verdigris finish on one side and a polished gold on the other.
Measures 4" H X 4" W, a perfect size for displaying on desk or table tops.
CONDITION:  previously owned in very nice condition with no structural damage.