Large Cameo In Agate From XIX Eme Century

Large two-layered agate cameo dating from the 2nd half of the 19th century, Napoleon III period.
this is a very beautiful large cameo representing a young woman in the antique style with a very elaborate hairstyle.
the profile turned to the left, this young woman is sculpted in a large layer of white agate standing out against a background of brown agate.
the sculpture is of great finesse of execution and the face is remarkably executed with multiple meticulous details: the pearl in the ear, the "anglaise " behind the ear, the very elaborate bun.
the face of this young woman in the taste of the antique is charming.
the cameo is placed in a gold metal mount with the brooch / pendant system on the back lost.
This cameo is in excellent condition. dimensions: 5.5 cm high by 4 cm wide for the cameo.
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