Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

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Unisex antique cameo carved by hand on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, weighing 9.88 g, signed by Maestro G. Aversano from Torre del Greco, with dimensions 35.5 mm by 44.8 mm, originating from Italy.

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Splendid cameo depicting a double profile of a woman, hand-engraved on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell. The work is handmade and signed by Master engraver G. Aversano of Torre del Greco, the city renowned as the capital of shell engraving art, an artistic tradition handed down through generations.
Weight: 9.88 g
Cameo dimensions: 35.5 mm (height) x 44.8 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials warranty.

Splendid cameo depicting a double profile of a woman, hand-engraved on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell. The work is handmade and signed by Master engraver G. Aversano of Torre del Greco, the city renowned as the capital of shell engraving art, an artistic tradition handed down through generations.
Weight: 9.88 g
Cameo dimensions: 35.5 mm (height) x 44.8 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials warranty.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Antique
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
9.88 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-carved cameo
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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