Queen of Heaven

Unusual Shell Cameo Depicting the Madonna of the Crescent Moon in Gold, Circa 1870


€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Unusual Shell Cameo Depicting the Madonna of the Crescent Moon in Gold, Circa 1870
Unusual Shell Cameo Depicting the Madonna of the Crescent Moon in Gold, Circa 1870
Description
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This unusual shell cameo from around 1870 is a rare example of a religious motif in this medium. We see the depiction of a crescent moon Madonna cut from the multi-layered shell of a large sea snail shell. All the intricacies and details that are possible in this filigree medium have been worked out. The Madonna is depicted as a half-length figure with soft, harmonious facial features, flowing robe and loosely falling hair. She stands out vividly against the warm, natural hue of the shell, while the large crescent moon below her appears as a luminous symbol of her status as Queen of Heaven. This iconographic motif, deeply rooted in Christian mythology, refers to the Immaculate Conception and the divine purity of Mary. The simple 9-karat gold setting emphasizes the elegance of the relief without distracting from its calm radiance. While the cameo itself was probably made in Italy, the setting was made in England. The piece of jewellery was once owned by an English lord before it found its way to us in Berlin.
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Unusual Shell Cameo Depicting the Madonna of the Crescent Moon in Gold, Circa 1870
Queen of Heaven
€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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