Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

Splendid Cassis Madagascariensis shell cameo, entirely hand-engraved and presented inside a refined rectangular gold frame in antique/baroque style, with the interior lined in elegant burgundy velvet. The piece depicts two beautiful maidens adorned with a splendid floral motif. The roses traditionally associated with love and grace give the scene a poetic and timeless character. It was crafted by a Master Engraver from Torre del Greco, the artistic capital city of shell engraving. Total weight 1421.40 g Framed dimensions 36 cm (height) x 33 cm (width) Frame depth 37 mm Cameo weight 54.27 g Cameo dimensions 88 mm (height) x 81 mm (width) Will be shipped with careful protective packaging and material guarantee.

Estimate:£400.29

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