A FRAMED 19TH CENTURY CARVED SHELL CAMEO
A FRAMED 19TH CENTURY CARVED SHELL CAMEO
Of oval form carved depicting classical scene of Hebe, goddess of youth, with nectar in a bowl for the eagle Zeus, glazed. (Damages). Together with another shell cameo depicting Apollo upon his horse drawn chariot amidst clouds. (2)
Frame height – 13.6 cm / 5.4 inches
Apollo length – 6.4 cm / 2.5 inches
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A FRAMED 19TH CENTURY CARVED SHELL CAMEO
Of oval form carved depicting classical scene of Hebe, goddess of youth, with nectar in a bowl for the eagle Zeus, glazed. (Damages). Together with another shell cameo depicting Apollo upon his horse drawn chariot amidst clouds. (2)
Frame height – 13.6 cm / 5.4 inches
Apollo length – 6.4 cm / 2.5 inches