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Description


Stunning carved shell cameo depicting Aurora with sun rays behind her head. Below is Zeus depicted as an eagle holding a cornucopia.

 

Aurora is the goddess of day dispelling darkness with her morning light, scattering flowers as the day breaks, symbolizing light, love and fertility.

 

Cleverly carved showing 3 shades of shell to highlight areas making it look more 3 dimensional.

 

This is set in a decorative 18k gold mount.

 

Circa 1870. Beautiful condition and quality

Additional information


Measurements

2 x 2 1/4 Inches

Weight

17.2g

Materials

18k Gold, Natural Carved Shell

Year of Manufacture

C.1870

Condition

Natural crazing commensurate with age

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