Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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Unisex antique handmade shell cameo carved by G. Aversano on Cassis madagascariensis, with a 54.8 mm by 42.5 mm cameo showing a female profile, weighing 11.64 g, from Italy, supplied with gift packaging and materials guarantee.

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Magnificent cameo hand-engraved on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, created by G. Aversano, Master engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, world capital of cameo art.
The profile of the woman is enriched with pearls and ornaments, typical of the Neoclassical artistic tradition.
Weight 11.64 gr
Cameo measurements 54.8 mm (height) x 42.5 mm (width)

Will be shipped with gift packaging and materials guarantee

Magnificent cameo hand-engraved on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, created by G. Aversano, Master engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, world capital of cameo art.
The profile of the woman is enriched with pearls and ornaments, typical of the Neoclassical artistic tradition.
Weight 11.64 gr
Cameo measurements 54.8 mm (height) x 42.5 mm (width)

Will be shipped with gift packaging and materials guarantee

Details

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