Antique tapestry Bucintoro at the dock Venezia Italy made in England boats possible scene. Bucintoro Venice is an Italian woven wall tapestry. As researched, the artwork is from a painting by Italian landscape painter Canaltello (1697-1768). The bucentaur, bucintoro in Venetian, was the state barge of the doges of Venice. It was used every year on Ascension Day up to 1798 to take the doge out to the Adriatic Sea to perform the Marriage of the Sea, a ceremony that symbolically wedded Venice to the sea every year on the Festa della Sensa, or Ascension Day. Measures 48 1/4 inch X 24 3/4 inch including 1 1/4 inch tassels. No stains no tears. Excellent condition. Mild fading from use over the years. There is one woven dark thread as seen in close up picture from the weaving, and shows this item's age. Harder to find tapestry. Please ask any questions. Shipping cost actual cost, no handling fees. Please search for Allies Vintage Alley to see my online store.