An Unusual Wall Bracket made from a specimen of the Lacquered Bracket Fungus ( Ganoderma Resina Ceum )
An Unusual Wall Bracket made from a specimen of the Lacquered Bracket Fungus ( Ganoderma Resina Ceum )
19 th Century
Size : 51 cm wide , 23 cm deep – 20 ins wide , 9 ins deep
Another specimen somewhat smaller ;
Size : 13 cm wide 15 cm deep – 5 ins wide , 6 ins deep
19 th Century
Size : 51 cm wide , 23 cm deep – 20 ins wide , 9 ins deep
Another specimen somewhat smaller ;
Size : 13 cm wide 15 cm deep – 5 ins wide , 6 ins deep
In the European collections of Naturalia begun in the 16 th and 17 th centuries unusual specimens of fungus were eagerly sought after . They were an extraordinary phenomena , unique , springing mysteriously from the earth . Often used by apothecary's they were always associated with alchemy and magical potions .
Put into cabinets of curiosities and endowed with meaning they became objects to be desired by the collector .
Put into cabinets of curiosities and endowed with meaning they became objects to be desired by the collector .
An Unusual Wall Bracket made from a specimen of the Lacquered Bracket Fungus ( Ganoderma Resina Ceum )
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