Ancient Roman

Bronze wall sconce in the shape of a scallop shell — Roman tradition Interesting cast bronze wall sconce that reproduces a marine shell in a hemispherical form, with pronounced radial grooves evoking the valves of a scallop. The shell motif had an important presence in Greco-Roman art, where it was linked to the marine world and to Venus's iconography. The piece retains an attractive patina of green and dark brown tones, with mineral deposits and signs of age. It stands out for its pronounced relief and the expressiveness of its naturalistic decoration.

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