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Lot 250

Lot 250

A Neapolitan carved cameo shell. Decorated with a profile portrait of Pericles, the bearded...

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Lot 250

Lot Description

A Neapolitan carved cameo shell. Decorated with a profile portrait of Pericles, the bearded figure wearing a helmet, 6.25", (16cm).

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

The open end of the shell has losses at the tips and along the open edge. Some rim flaking here and there. The cameo part itself is in good condition.

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