Cassis madagascariensis Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Hand-carved cameo in a Cassis madagascariensis shell depicting a double ethereal female profile with a radiant floral motif, crafted by V. Langella of Torre del Greco, weighing 19.02 g and measuring 72 mm by 54.2 mm, in unused condition with gift packaging and material warranty.

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Splendid antique cameo hand-carved on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell depicting a double profile of an ethereal woman, with a radiant floral motif. Made by engraver V. Langella of Torre del Greco.
Weight: 19.03 g
Dimensions: 72 mm (height) x 54.2 mm (width)

Will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials warranty.

Splendid antique cameo hand-carved on a Cassis Madagascariensis shell depicting a double profile of an ethereal woman, with a radiant floral motif. Made by engraver V. Langella of Torre del Greco.
Weight: 19.03 g
Dimensions: 72 mm (height) x 54.2 mm (width)

Will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials warranty.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
19.02 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-engraved cameo
ItalyVerified
90
Objects sold
100%
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