Painted Seashell Titled "venus And Putto," Dated 1917
A seashell painted on the inside depicting Venus with a putto.
On the back, a handwritten inscription: “To my dear little one, January 8, 1917.”
Dated to the early 20th century.
Dimensions: H 2.5 x W 10 x D 8.7 cm
The shell depicts Venus, the goddess of love.
On the back, someone has written a few words of love or tenderness.
And more than a hundred years later, those few words are still there.
A beautiful curiosity, full of tenderness.
160 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Nacre
Length: 10
Width: 8,7
Height: 2,5
Reference (ID): 1826045
Availability: In stock
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