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Vintage Shell Cameo of Flora as a Brooch & Pendant, ca. 1950

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Vintage Shell Cameo of Flora as a Brooch & Pendant, ca. 1950

Description

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The heaven of the gods of antiquity was one of the most popular subjects of the cameo cutters of Italy. Always also a sign of classical education, the numerous gods and heroes of antiquity offered many opportunities for decorative representations. One figure we encounter particularly often: the goddess Flora, which we see in fine cut also in the present shell cameo. The mistress of plants, recognizable by her luxuriant flower adornment in her hair, was known for her youthful beauty. Perhaps her enduring popularity is explained by the fact that the wearers hoped to share a little of the grace of the immortals. In our depiction, Flora also embodies the ideal of classical beauty. Rendered in three-quarter profile, the goddess radiates a dignified beauty and roses adorn her curly hair. The oval cameo was probably created in the Bay of Naples - the region is known for its numerous Roman works of art, which served as models for the cameo cutters. A plain silver setting holds the cameo, which was made around 1950. With a brooch on the back and a loop, it can be worn as both a brooch and a pendant. The piece of jewelry found its way to us from an important Berlin collection.

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Shell cameos were created in large numbers in southern Italy in the 19th century, especially for travelers from the far north of Europe. These visited the ancient monuments, studied the art collections of Rome and Naples, and brought home from their trip small souvenirs. The cameo presented here will have been created for such an occasion. As a gift for a lover or even a future wife, the comparison with the beauty of the depicted goddesses had to flatter the recipient - and at the same time could be understood as a signal of hope that the marriage would also bear rich fruit in the future.

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€ 429.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Unit price €429.00 / piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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