SOLD Antique Gold Filled Carved Shell Cameo Angel Brooch/Pendant ombre Possibly a depiction of the

Possibly a depiction of the Virgin Mary

This sweet

Dimensions: 7" total length

Dimensions: 2 1/4"

called “la chatelaine

SOLD Antique Gold Filled Carved Shell Cameo Angel Brooch/Pendant ombre Possibly a depiction of theA cameo is a form of glyptography, or bas relief carving, most often cut into glass, hard stones, and shells. Artworks were crafted to create two layers on one piece of material, the top of which protruded from its background, creating a multi dimensional artwork. These detailed reliefs were often used to adorn pieces of jewelry, including brooches, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The earliest cameos took inspiration from prehistoric petroglyphs,