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Magnificent hand-engraved cameo on Madagascar cassis shell, created by Master engraver F. Scala, 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 17.21 g
Cameo measurements 66 mm (height) × 55 mm (width)

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Magnifico cameo inciso a mano su conchiglia Cassis madagascariensis, realizzato dal Maestro incisore F. Scala, 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 17.21gr
Misure cameo 66mm (altezza) × 55mm
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Sarà spedito con confezione regalo e garanzia dei materiali.

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Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

Total weight: 17.21 g

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Specimen: hand‑incised cameo on Cassis madagascariensis shell; Scientific name Cassis madagascariensis; unisex; antique style; weight 17.21 g; dimensions 66 mm tall by 55 mm wide; country of origin Italy; crafted in Torre del Greco by Maestro F. Scala; comes with gift packaging and materials guarantee.

Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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