Oval agate cameo 'Girl's Head' – 40 × 50 mm Dated on the reverse (1987) Workshop: Mi Pou

Classic girl's cameo with floral details

Stone type: Agate (cameo)
Cut / Finish: Oval cameo, finely crafted relief carving
Measurements: 40.0 × 50.0 mm
Weight: -
Color: Light grey-blue to white in relief, deep blue background
Saturation: Medium to high, clear contrast
Transparency: Opaque
Surface: Finely polished
Date: Dated 1987 on the reverse
Workshop marking: Handwritten “Mi Pou” (on the back)
Origin: -
Treatment: -

Description:
This high-quality oval agate cameo depicts the profile of a young girl in a classic, graceful style. The face is softly and harmoniously sculpted, with delicate proportions and a serene expression. The richly textured hair falls in lively curls and is accentuated by floral ornaments, artfully crafted both in the hair and in the foreground.

The natural layered structure of the agate is masterfully utilized: The light relief stands out clearly against the deep blue background, creating a pronounced sense of depth. Gentle transitions within the blue tones enhance the three-dimensional effect and underscore the high quality of the stone carving.

The date on the reverse, 1987, and the handwritten workshop mark "Mi Pou" document the time of origin and workshop-related provenance of this cameo. The overall impression is classic, delicate, and exceptionally well-balanced. Due to its generous size, this cameo is ideally suited as a central element of jewelry—for example, for a brooch or pendant—as well as a high-quality collector's item of modern classical glyptics.