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Antique Caritas Charity Children Garden Soap Stone Cameo Relief Sculpture Italy

About the Item

Unmounted soap stone cameo in high relief of a sitting caritas (charity) surrounded by four children in a garden. She is bare breasted, wears a richly pleated gown and a necklace. She is nurturing one of the children, two others cling to her gown. One child is standing on an elevation and clinging on to her shoulders with his two arms. Her carefully plaited hair is covered by fabric and ornamented by a ferroniere. Very fine work, probably Italian, beginning of the 19th century.
  • Weight:
    44.1 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.93 in (49 mm)Length: 2.13 in (54 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU149016365321

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