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Magnificent hand-engraved cameo on Madagascar Cassis shell, created by the master engraver Aversana, belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, world capital of cameo art.

The iconography recalls the Bacchae (Maenads) of Greco-Roman mythology, figures linked to the cult of Bacchus, god of wine, fertility and the vitality of nature.

Weight 13.17 gr
Cameo measurements 65 mm (height) x 49 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials warranty.

Magnifico cameo inciso a mano su conchiglia Cassis madagascariensis, realizzato dal maestro incisore Aversana, appartenente alla prestigiosa tradizione artistica di Torre del Greco, capitale mondiale dell’arte del cameo.

L’iconografia richiama le Baccanti (Menadi) della mitologia greco-romana, figure legate al culto di Bacco, dio del vino, della fertilità e della vitalità della natura. 

Peso 13.17gr
Misure cameo 65mm (altezza) x 49mm (larghezza)

Sarà spedito con confezione regalo e garanzia dei materiali.

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Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - hand-carved cameo

Total weight: 13.17 g

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Hand-carved cameo on Cassis madagascariensis shell, a unisex antique piece weighing 13.17 g with a 65 × 49 mm cameo, crafted by master engraver Aversana in Torre del Greco.

Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - hand-carved cameo

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Hand-carved cameo on Cassis madagascariensis shell, a unisex antique piece weighing 13.17 g with a 65 × 49 mm cameo, crafted by master engraver Aversana in Torre del Greco.

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