Tarantella Napoletana

Graceful "Lava" Comeo With Dancing Muses As Brooch, Italy Circa 1870

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Graceful "Lava" Comeo With Dancing Muses As Brooch, Italy Circa 1870

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Every traveler of the Grand Tour reached Naples sooner or later on his journey through Italy. The dream destination of the mostly young men in the years around 1800 overwhelmed with its location on the Gold, the spectacular view of Mount Vesuvius, the gentle climate, its rugged yet enchanting cityscape and - last but not least - its rich, immortal art treasures of antiquity. In the 18th century, so many spectacular art treasures had already been brought to Naples from the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which perished during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. that the museums here enjoyed worldwide fame. Their visit was a compulsory stage in the city. And of course, no one skipped a visit to Pompeii itself with its macabre charm. No wonder, then, that souvenirs of this trip were not to be missed: a local art industry emerged, producing especially cameos from coral, shells and coloured local stone varieties, which were sold as "lava" from the volcano. Objects made of this material were particularly appreciated by travelers. We can easily reimagine their fascination: To hold here in our hands a piece of the mountain that had brought such a gruesome end to the life of the Ancient World - but had also made possible its preservation for later generations! What better souvenir is conceivable? The motif of this small "Lava" brooch is two dancing ladies, probably muses, because they are dressed in antique costumes. Set in tombac, it is a pretty little reminder of the Bay of Naples.

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Tarantella Napoletana

€ 398.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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