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    MNC   18th Century.
Italian.
Inv. nº 66
Dim. body 379 x 160 x 165 cm
 

Two-place transport, without wheels, pulled by two mules or horses.

The animals were harnessed on their flanks to the fixed poles. It belonged to the Melos, Alvins, Velhos and Carrilhos family.

It has an Italian-style, open body and is painted in green, with two face-to-face seats.

The panels portray allegorical scenes with the figures of Neptune, Bellona, Ceres, Apollo and Mercury and have borders with volutes and shells. On the rear there is the coat of arms that identifies the owner.

The interior is lined in red damask with generous floral decoration.

 
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