In the Shadow of Vesuvius

Antique Gold Bracelet with Shell Cameos, c. 1890


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Antique Gold Bracelet with Shell Cameos, c. 1890
Antique Gold Bracelet with Shell Cameos, c. 1890
Description
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This bracelet with four shell cameos came to us here in Berlin. It was created around 1890 and is made of warm, shimmering, reddish gold. The carefully cut cameos show classic female profiles, including two depictions of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Cameos of this type originated in Italy, particularly in regions such as Naples and Torre del Greco. The art of cameo carving flourished there in the 18th and 19th centuries and is still practiced today in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Inspired by ancient models from the Greek and Roman world, finely crafted reliefs were created from shells, the natural layering of which creates an attractive contrast between the light motif and the darker background. Such pieces of jewellery were popular souvenirs among travelers and were considered an expression of education, taste and a special proximity to antiquity. To this day, they have lost none of their quiet elegance.
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Antique Gold Bracelet with Shell Cameos, c. 1890
In the Shadow of Vesuvius
€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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