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Victorian cameo of Day

Reference #: 8614

Status: sold

Dimensions: 1 and 5/8 inches by 2 inches; 4.3 cm by 5.5 cm

Condition: excellent, no damage or wear to the carving

Year: 1870-90

Price: sold

Description:  Lovely shell cameo depicting Aurora, goddess of the Dawn, scattering flowers as she ushers in the Day.   In this carving,  which is based on the work of Bertel Thorvaldsen (1768-1844), Dawn is accompanied by the Genius of Light, who is bringing light (daylight).  The setting is 9kt. rose gold.  To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3