Micromosaic ring Pyramid of Caius Cestius and butterflies
Unusual micromosaic set on copper representing on a dark blue background with a red border in the center, inscribed in a circle, the Pyramid of Caius Cestius in Rome, over and under it, two butterflies. Mounted as a ring in yellow gold.
Possibly by Giacomo Raffaelli or his workshop, Rome late 18th cent. 1790 circa.
Dimension of the plaque cm 3 x 2 - finger size Usa 8.5 - Italian 18.5
Excellent condition commensurate with age.
Unusual micromosaic set on copper representing on a dark blue background with a red border in the center, inscribed in a circle, the Pyramid of Caius Cestius in Rome, over and under it, two butterflies. Mounted as a ring in yellow gold.
Possibly by Giacomo Raffaelli or his workshop, Rome late 18th cent. 1790 circa.
Dimension of the plaque cm 3 x 2 - finger size Usa 8.5 - Italian 18.5
Excellent condition commensurate with age.
Unusual micromosaic set on copper representing on a dark blue background with a red border in the center, inscribed in a circle, the Pyramid of Caius Cestius in Rome, over and under it, two butterflies. Mounted as a ring in yellow gold.
Possibly by Giacomo Raffaelli or his workshop, Rome late 18th cent. 1790 circa.
Dimension of the plaque cm 3 x 2 - finger size Usa 8.5 - Italian 18.5
Excellent condition commensurate with age.
