Cassis madagascariensis Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

Magnificent hand-engraved cameo on Madagascar Cassis shell, made by G. Aversano, engraver belonging to the prestigious artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, world capital of cameo art. This cameo depicts Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and ecstasy, corresponding to the Greek Dionysus. The piece is particularly evocative because it does not represent the young god with an effeminate appearance, but a more archaic and solemn version, with a thick flowing beard and the head crowned with grapevines and clusters of grapes, symbols of fertility, abundance and the regenerating power of nature. The god's hand, placed on the chest and surrounded by tendrils and grape clusters finely carved, emphasizes the bond with the vine, a sacred plant that in antiquity symbolized not only wine but also the cyclical rebirth of life and the immortality of the soul. Weight 32.45 g Cameo dimensions 82.5 mm (height) x 65 mm (width) Will be shipped with gift box and materials warranty

Estimate:£628.19

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