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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Coffered Ceiling. Tempura on Pine is brilliant colors of azure, red, black and white. Moorish Rosettes and intertwined motifs throughout. Was reduced from a much larger ceiling and removed by us from an historic house on Lower Beacon Hill, Boston. The measurements may indeed be greater. The tempura colors are actually quite vibrant and can be easily cleaned. By Repute: Gifted by Isabella Stewart Gardner to Charlotte Nichols Greene. See Less Dimensions: Height: 120 in (304.8 cm)Width: 144 in (365.76 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm) Style: Renaissance (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Pine,Carved,Painted Place of Origin: Spain Period: 16th Century Date of Manufacture: 1550 Condition: FairAdditions or alterations made to the original: Reduced in size. Some rosettes are replacements. Original paint is easily cleaned. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Could be cleaned. Dimensions are a best guess. Will require reassembly and imagination. When we removed it from the house on Beacon Hill it was revealed that a simple 2x4 drop ceiling for attachment was all that was necessary to hang.