Friendship City - Croatian gift - “House of a Happy Man” inscription

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Accession NumberP1064Title (extended title only)Sister City - Croatian gift - “House of a Happy Man” inscriptionDescriptionnavy-blue box housing a solid brass arc-shaped object engraved with the Latin inscription “GRACIAS AGO TIBI DNE QVIA FVI IN HOC MONDO.” The inscription translates as, “I thank thee, Lord, for having lived in this world.” The phrase dates back to the 16th century and is inscribed above the doorway of the “House of a Happy Man” in Omiš, Croatia.
Also included in the box is a gold plaque bearing a Croatian inscription, gifting the object to the City of Fremantle from the town of Omiš on the 12th June 2004.DateBetween 1st January 2004 and 31st December 2004ProvenanceGifted to the City of Fremantle on the 12th June, 2004 from Omiš, Croatia.

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SubjectCity of Fremantle - Sister Cities/Friendship CitiesKorcula (Croatia)CollectionCivic Collection

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Friendship City - Croatian gift - “House of a Happy Man” inscription