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Shell Cameos
Unidentified Woman, shell cameo
Unidentified Woman, shell cameo
Unidentified Woman
Shell cameo
Italy
About 1820-30
Probably Helmet shell (Cassis madagascariensis)
Museum no. A.23-1937
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh FSA
This is likely to be a contemporary portrait based on classical models.
