broche antiguo rectangular de metal y esmalte negro con escena clasica finales siglo xix religious charm A curious hand-carved bone brooch

A curious hand-carved bone brooch decorated with coral and small colored beads

and a silver frame worked in the art deco style of the 40s

- Main material: Vulcanite

Dimensions: Measures about 20

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broche antiguo rectangular de metal y esmalte negro con escena clasica finales siglo xix religious charm A curious hand-carved bone broochAntique rectangular metal and black enamel brooch with a classic female scene and Neoclassical decoration. The central figure depicts a possible nymph, young woman, or mythological allegory in a reclining position, dressed in Greco Roman inspired garments. She interacts with a bird in mid flight via a thread or ribbon, a motif associated in nineteenth century symbolism with innocence, the wandering soul, free love, or sentimental messages. The frame