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A Very Fine 19th Century Carved Lava Cameo, Continental Circa 1870

$600

£446.30

€522.53

CA$837.20

A$936.85

CHF 489.18

MX$11,517.65

NOK 6,171.59

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DKK 3,898.46

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About the Item

A finely executed lava cameo, sculpted in high relief with exacting proportions and detail, depicting a beautiful young woman rendered in profile against a field of trailing, fruiting vines.

Dimensions:

Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Lava,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Europe

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1870

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Condition as shown, noting minor flake.

Seller Location:

Ottawa, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2728315787582

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