Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

Splendid hand-carved round cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell, depicting Medusa, an icon of Greek mythology. The face is framed by the characteristic interwoven serpents and wings, distinctive features of this mythological figure. Created by a master engraver belonging to the artistic tradition of Torre del Greco's cameo carving, the capital of cameo workmanship. Weight 10.23 g Cameo measurements 44.2 mm (height) x 43.5 mm (width) Will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials warranty.

Estimate:£337.96

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