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Cameo hand-engraved in relief on Madagascar Cassis shell. The central female figure, characterized by broad wings and an elegant draped gown, is surrounded by a second winged figure, butterflies, flowers, and refined plant elements. The composition creates a truly enchanted scene, with a romantically fairy-tale taste that is particularly refined.

Relief work hand-finished and signed by “Madonna,” Master Engraver of Torre del Greco, artistic capital of cameo art.
Weight 17.51 g
Cameo dimensions 57 mm (height) x 68.1 mm (width)

It will be shipped with a gift box and material warranty.

Cameo inciso a mano su conchiglia Cassis Madagascariensis.
La figura femminile centrale, caratterizzata da ampie ali e da un elegante abito drappeggiato, è circondata da una seconda figura alata, farfalle, fiori e raffinati elementi vegetali. La composizione crea una vera e propria scena incantata, con un gusto romantico e fiabesco particolarmente ricercato.

Opera  in rilievo lavorata a mano e firmata da “Madonna”, Maestro incisore  di Torre del Greco, capitale artistica dell’arte del cameo.
Peso 17.51gr
Misure cameo 57mm (altezza) x 68.1mm (larghezza)

Sarà spedito con confezione regalo e garanzia dei materiali. 

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Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

Total weight: 17.51 g

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Hand-carved cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, unisex, antique style, weighing 17.51 g with dimensions 57 mm high by 68.1 mm wide, in new condition and made in Italy.

Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

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Hand-carved cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, unisex, antique style, weighing 17.51 g with dimensions 57 mm high by 68.1 mm wide, in new condition and made in Italy.

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