Description
19th Century Carved Shell Cameo with A Gold-Filled Twisted Ribbon Style Bezel Brooch. This large cameo has a beautifully detailed carved landscape with a woman at a well said to be a depiction of the biblical story of Rebekah, who becomes Isaac’s wife. The details from the tree leaves to the houses is a lovely example of how the relief image was carefully carved to reveal the contrasting color to the background. The cameo is then placed in a beautiful gold twisted ribbon frame. This brooch is perfect for a collection and to wear on special occasions.
Weight:26 grams
