Europe, Italy, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A coral ovoid cameo of an elegant lady in profile in a Greco-Roman classical style. Her hair is swept back into a bun with delicate facial features. The top portion of her clothing is visible with a clasp at the shoulder. During the Neo-Classical period, European artists revived the ancient Greek and Roman cameo-carving style which this cameo beautifully embodies. Size: .75" L x .5" W (1.9 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: ex- estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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Nicks to peripheries and softening of details. Small mineral deposits and intact.