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An enchanting work of art: the depiction of the goddess of Spring (Flora).
Engraving on Madagascar Cassis shell by a skilled engraver of the time.
The goddess has been a beloved subject of many artists.
The most famous work depicting her is Botticelli's Primavera, where she appears as a girl wearing a dress embroidered with flowers, busy scattering petals over the world.
Total weight 13.71gr
Camee 60mmx44.50mm
It will be delivered with gift packaging and a material warranty.

Un incantevole opera d'arte la rappresentazione della dea della Primavera(Flora).
Incisione su conchiglia Cassis Madagascariensis da abile incisore del tempo.
La dea è stata un soggetto prediletto di moltissimi artisti.
L'opera più celebre che la ritrae è la Primavera di Botticelli, dove appare come una fanciulla vestita con un abito ricamato di fiori, intenta a spargere petali sul mondo.
Peso totale 13.71gr
Cammeo 60mmx44.50mm
Sarà consegnato con confezione regalo e garanzia del materiale

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Cassis madagascariensis 'Primavera' - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

Total weight: 13.71 g

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Hand-engraved cameo in Cassis madagascariensis shell depicting Flora, an antique-styled unisex piece from Italy, weighing 13.71 g with a 60 mm by 44.5 mm image.

Cassis madagascariensis 'Primavera' - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

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Hand-engraved cameo in Cassis madagascariensis shell depicting Flora, an antique-styled unisex piece from Italy, weighing 13.71 g with a 60 mm by 44.5 mm image.

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