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Grand Tour Carved Black Lava Egyptian Revival Brooch

247L/PR
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A rare and very finely carved black lava brooch with Egyptian motifs. It is a flight of fantasy with carved snakes and winged beasts above and below the three heads. It was carved circa 1820 and is most likely from Naples, Italy. There was a  burgeoning tourist trade that grew up around the Grand Tour, a popular gap year for young ladies and gentleman in the late Georgian period!

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Item Number:
247L/PR
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Measurements:
Height 4 cm
Width 5 cm
Place of Origin:
Italy
Discovered:
7 years ago

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