Jonas Rathaj

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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)

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Splendido cameo inciso a mano su conchiglia Cassis Madagascariensis raffigurante un profilo di donna, la presenza dello strumento musicale consente di accostare la figura all'iconografia di Euterpe, una delle nove Muse della mitologia greca, protettrice della musica e dell'arte poetica. Realizzato e firmato da incisore di Torre del Greco.
Peso 18.51gr
Misure 71.5mm (altezza) x 51mm (larghezza)

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Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

Total weight: 18.51 g

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Unisex hand-engraved cameo carved in Cassis Madagascariensis shell, antique style, weighing 18.51 g with dimensions 71.5 mm by 51 mm, depicting a woman's profile and signed by the Torre del Greco engraver, linked to Euterpe, Italy origin, and in new condition with no laboratory report.

Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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Unisex hand-engraved cameo carved in Cassis Madagascariensis shell, antique style, weighing 18.51 g with dimensions 71.5 mm by 51 mm, depicting a woman's profile and signed by the Torre del Greco engraver, linked to Euterpe, Italy origin, and in new condition with no laboratory report.

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