This is an old antique cameo in very good condition. It is the carving of a greek god and the cameo is 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches wide. The cameo dates from before 1880 and the old C clasp has been replaced in the rear with a good pin and safty catch. The setting is jewelers brass and it is hightly hand engraved in the front something rarely done. It is Italian shell carved in Italy