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3 Neoclassical Shell Cameos - Demeter, Persephone, Male

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3 Neoclassical Shell Cameos - Demeter, Persephone, Male

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Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful trio of cameos, all skillfully hand-carved from seashell to present Classical busts. The 2 larger cameos each display ornately dressed women: one adorned with flowers representing Persephone and the other embellished with grains of wheat intended as Demeter. Alternatively, the most petite piece features the bust of beardless male draped in a toga with a luscious, coiled coiffure. Size of largest (Persephone): 2.1" W x 2.7" H (5.3 cm x 6.9 cm)

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

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Condition

Some minor chips to peripheries of Persephone cameo, only visible on verso. Otherwise, all are intact and excellent.

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3 Neoclassical Shell Cameos - Demeter, Persephone, Male

Name: 3 Neoclassical Shell Cameos - Demeter, Persephone, Male
SKU: 159679360
Price: 1000 USD
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