A rare Italian Neo Classical Lava Cameo Brooch

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A rare Italian Neo Classical Lava Cameo Brooch

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Description

The central oval Cameo featuring the portrait bust of an important Roman gentleman, carved from Lava from the region of Mt. Vesuvius giving it its wonderful biscuit porcelain luster, and framed by a simple decorative curled surround.

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Origin Italian
Period Pre 1900
Style Neo Classical
Materials Base Metal
Main Gemstone Other

Product REF: lava