Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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Hand-incised cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, an antique unisex piece from Italy, signed by G. Aversano, weighing 12.72 g and measuring 52.5 × 46.6 mm.

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Magnificent hand-engraved cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, made and signed by G. Aversano, Master engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, world capital of cameo art.

Beautiful relief profile of a woman, classical iconography of the Italian artistic tradition of shell engraving.
Weight 12.72 g
Cameo dimensions: 52.5 mm (height) x 46.6 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty.

Magnificent hand-engraved cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, made and signed by G. Aversano, Master engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, world capital of cameo art.

Beautiful relief profile of a woman, classical iconography of the Italian artistic tradition of shell engraving.
Weight 12.72 g
Cameo dimensions: 52.5 mm (height) x 46.6 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty.

Details

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