Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

Splendid oval cameo, hand-engraved and signed, on a Madagascar Cassis shell, depicting two elegant female figures in an allegorical composition dedicated to Abundance. The two young women are depicted with delicate hairstyles adorned with flowers and pearls, while they hold a rich cup full of fruits, a symbol of prosperity, fertility, and wealth. A neoclassical work crafted and handmade by an expert engraver from Torre del Greco. Weight 7.77 g Cameo measurements: 50.2 mm high x 39.4 mm wide It will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials guarantee.

Estimate:£296.88

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