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Splendid finely engraved cameo relief on a Madagascar Cassis shell depicting “The Last Supper,” the famous masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.

The work reproduces with great care the celebrated Evangelical scene, highlighting the architectural details of the refectory, the twelve apostles, and the central figure of Jesus. The frame is decorated with elegant ornamental motifs that further enhance the composition. A collectible object with strong visual impact and unique in its kind.

Handmade and signed by Scognamiglio, Master Engraver of Torre del Greco, the city considered the capital of cameo art.
Weight 44.35 g
Cameo dimensions 101.8 mm (height) x 99.5 mm (width)

It will be shipped with display stand, gift box, and materials warranty.

Splendido cammeo finemente inciso a rilievo su conchiglia Cassis Madagascariensis raffigurante “L’Ultima Cena”, celebre capolavoro di Leonardo da Vinci.

L’opera riproduce con grande cura la celebre scena evangelica, evidenziando i dettagli architettonici del refettorio, i dodici apostoli e la figura centrale di Gesù. La cornice è decorata con eleganti motivi ornamentali che valorizzano ulteriormente la composizione. Un oggetto da collezione di grande impatto visivo e unico nel suo genere.


Lavorato a mano e firmato da Scognamiglio, Maestro incisore di Torre del Greco, città capitale dell’arte del Cameo.
Peso 44.35gr
Misure cameo 101.8mm (altezza) x 99.5mm (larghezza)

Sarà spedito incluso di espositore, confezione regalo e garanzia dei materiali. 

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Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

Total weight: 44.35 g

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Unisex hand-engraved cameo on Cassis Madagascariensis shell depicting Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, antique style, weight 44.35 g, dimensions 101.8 × 99.5 mm, signed by Scognamiglio of Torre del Greco, Italy, with display stand, gift box and material warranty.

Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

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Unisex hand-engraved cameo on Cassis Madagascariensis shell depicting Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, antique style, weight 44.35 g, dimensions 101.8 × 99.5 mm, signed by Scognamiglio of Torre del Greco, Italy, with display stand, gift box and material warranty.

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