Carnelian - Shell - Cameo - Antique Vittoriano Cameo

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Description from the seller

Magnificent handcrafted cameo carved on Madagascar cassis shell (Cassis madagascariensis)

Engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, worldwide capital of cameo art. The female profile is embellished with pearls and ornaments, typical of the neoclassical artistic tradition.

Weight 9 grams
Cameo dimensions 45 mm (height) x 32.5 mm (width)

Will be shipped with gift packaging

Magnificent handcrafted cameo carved on Madagascar cassis shell (Cassis madagascariensis)

Engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, worldwide capital of cameo art. The female profile is embellished with pearls and ornaments, typical of the neoclassical artistic tradition.

Weight 9 grams
Cameo dimensions 45 mm (height) x 32.5 mm (width)

Will be shipped with gift packaging

Details

Era
1900-2000
Total carat weight of all stones
45.00
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Ancient Roman, Antique, Art Deco, Napoleon III
No. of main gemstones
1
Metal
Shell
Brand jewellery
No
Total carat weight of main stone(s)
45.00
Main stone
Carnelian
Total weight
9 g
Condition
As new - unused
Country of origin
Madagascar
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Antique Vittoriano Cameo
Shape of main stone
Oval
Cutting style of main stone
Old European cut
Width
3.2 cm
Length
4.5 cm
ItalyVerified
150
Objects sold
100%
Private

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