Cameo shell “Woman” – 15 × 20 mm, oval, flat convex, low domed

Hand-carved shell cameo with classic female portrait

This oval cameo, crafted from natural shell, features a finely detailed female portrait in a slightly turned view. Facial features, hair sections, and floral elements are sculpturally executed and clearly delineated. The depiction is calm and balanced, with an emphasis on the facial expression and hair structure.

The foreground appears in a uniform creamy white to ivory tone. The background forms a natural, medium to dark brown shell zone, creating a clear contrast to the light carving. The surface appears predominantly matte to silky, with softly rounded transitions.

The cameo is oval, flat convex, and low-domed. The reverse side is flat. Overall, it presents a factual, clear impression with careful craftsmanship in a small format.

Material: Shell (natural)
Shape: Oval
Execution: Cameo, hand-carved
Motif: Female portrait
Color: Cream white on brown background
Transparency: Opaque
Dimensions: 15 × 20 mm
Curvature: Low, flat convex
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Suitable as a fine jewelry element, especially for rings, small pendants or brooches, as well as for collectors of figurative shell cameos.