Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved Conchiglia
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Hand engraved Cassis madagascariensis seashell sculpture titled Conchiglia Incisa a Mano, carved in Torre del Greco with celestial motifs, mounted on a marble base, total weight 3.350 g.
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Ethereal and enchanting work of art carved on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell.
Carved and worked in Torre del Greco by a skilled master engraver of the time.
The engraving depicts a fantastical/mythological subject linked to the firmament and to a dream, showing the personification of Night or the Starry Sky.
On the face of the figure and on the flowing hair intertwine celestial motifs meticulously carved, such as planets, geometric stars and a myriad of four-pointed geometric stars in relief.
Inspired by the creation of the stars and of the plants.
Base in marble 15.5cm x 15.5cm
Height with base 32cm
Height only shell 19cm
Width of shell 14cm
Depth of shell 15cm
Weight shell only 1160g
Total weight with base 3350g
Perfect for those seeking a unique and special ornamental object.
Will be delivered with gift packaging and material warranty.
Seller's Story
Artisans of Torre del Greco for generations, with passion, tradition and creativity we give life to our creations, artisans of Mediterranean Coral, Pink Coral, Turquoise, Arizona, Cameos and pearls.
Each creation is unique as it is handcrafted
Translated by Google TranslateEthereal and enchanting work of art carved on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell.
Carved and worked in Torre del Greco by a skilled master engraver of the time.
The engraving depicts a fantastical/mythological subject linked to the firmament and to a dream, showing the personification of Night or the Starry Sky.
On the face of the figure and on the flowing hair intertwine celestial motifs meticulously carved, such as planets, geometric stars and a myriad of four-pointed geometric stars in relief.
Inspired by the creation of the stars and of the plants.
Base in marble 15.5cm x 15.5cm
Height with base 32cm
Height only shell 19cm
Width of shell 14cm
Depth of shell 15cm
Weight shell only 1160g
Total weight with base 3350g
Perfect for those seeking a unique and special ornamental object.
Will be delivered with gift packaging and material warranty.
Seller's Story
Artisans of Torre del Greco for generations, with passion, tradition and creativity we give life to our creations, artisans of Mediterranean Coral, Pink Coral, Turquoise, Arizona, Cameos and pearls.
Each creation is unique as it is handcrafted
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Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
3.35 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-engraved Conchiglia
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