Description
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The technical and scientific development of Europe had made historical science the leading discipline in the 19th century. New excavations opened up hitherto unknown epochs of European history, and the early days of civilizations in particular experienced a hitherto unknown interest.
In Italy, the Etruscans in particular were explored and the ancient Tuscan people were rediscovered, as it were. Their admirable arts and crafts became known beyond the country's borders and the citizens of almost all European countries became enthusiastic about these new discoveries beyond the Alps and the Etruscan style established itself in these exciting forms seen for the first time, which the artisans of the 1870s eagerly took up and combined into pieces of jewellery.
In Rome, the Castellani firm became particularly famous in this context: Fortunato Pio Castellani and his sons researched the Etruscans and were soon offering first-class jewellery for the crowned heads of the continent, adopting the formal language of these early inhabitants of the Italic peninsula. But their work was also received with interest in Germany, where it was fused with the forms of their own history; the Etruscan style was taught at the arts and crafts schools in Hanau and Pforzheim.
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Size & Details
| Material: | Cameo in layered agate, 2.2 x 3.0 cm Gold 750/000, corresponds to 18 carat |
| Hallmarks: | No hallmarks or stamps |
| Size: | 3.2 x 4.3 cm, with eyelet 5.5 cm long |
| Weight: | 13.3 g |
| Condition: | Very good |
| More: | The piece of jewellery can be worn as a brooch and as a pendant |
| Certificate: | Delivery with certificate |
| Item ID: | 20-0647 |
Beauty of the ancient world
€ 1,490.00
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Content
1 piece
Unit price
€1,490.00 / piece
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