Cassis madagascariensis Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Description from the seller

Splendid hand-engraved cameo on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell depicting a profile of a woman; the presence of the musical instrument allows associating the figure with the iconography of Euterpe, one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, patroness of music and poetic art. Made and signed by an engraver from Torre del Greco.
Weight 18.51 g
Dimensions 71.5 mm (height) x 51 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty

Splendid hand-engraved cameo on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell depicting a profile of a woman; the presence of the musical instrument allows associating the figure with the iconography of Euterpe, one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, patroness of music and poetic art. Made and signed by an engraver from Torre del Greco.
Weight 18.51 g
Dimensions 71.5 mm (height) x 51 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Antique
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
18.51 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-engraved cameo
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