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A Grand Tour lava cameo depicting a dyonisiac female figure, England circa 1890.
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Big oval cameo made of lava and mounted in patinated silver with a smooth profile. On the front is sculpted a female bust with a rich hairstyle in which decorative elements belonging to the Dionysian world (a maenad?) can be seen such as the pine cone, vine leaves and bunches of grapes. The back retains traces of grafting and attachment of the original release. England end of 19th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.1 in (5.34 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917137743822
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