Vtg 1985 Studio Dante Di Volteradici Christ Among Doctors Ivory Alabaster Plate

Limited edition 8 1/4" diameter collectible plate. Plate number 4 in the Ghiberti Doors series. Artwork by master sculptor Alberto Santangelo, under the auspices of the Museo del Duomo of Florence, Italy. Inspired by the great North Doors of the San Giovanni Baptistery. Handmade in Tuscany, Italy, the world center for the mining and carving of alabaster. Crafted in genuine ivory alabaster by the artisans of Studio \ From the Introduction by Art Critic D. Giuseppe Donnini: "Although Santangelo's Christ Among the Doctors is realized in a medium & format different from Ghiberti's quatrefoil composition, the substance & spirit of original work is retained/ expanded ... Maestro Santangelo, in his use of the circular, concave form of the plate, achieves an even greater depth and volume than the original." In original box In excellent condition No damage Clean/odor free Please see all pictures for complete description