49x36mm Italian Real Shell Cameo Three Graces unmounted loose Genuine Hand Carved Cameo C313

This is just an exceptional carving of the three graces. A large Italian Shell cameo. Excellent condition, as new. Ready for mounting, wire wrapping or to add to your collection. 

**The Three Graces** (known in Greek mythology as the *Charites* and in Roman mythology as the *Gratiae*) are a trio of minor goddesses—Aglaea (Splendor), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer)—who personify charm, beauty, joy, human creativity, and grace. As the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, they serve as companions to Aphrodite, bestowing goodwill and artistic inspiration upon gods and mortals alike. Throughout history, they have been one of the most enduring motifs in Western art, representing sisterhood and ideal feminine beauty through classical works like Sandro Botticelli’s *Primavera*, Raphael’s *The Three Graces*, and Antonio Canova’s famous Neoclassical marble sculpture. Beyond classical mythology and art, the phrase also commonly refers to historic architectural landmarks, such as the trio of waterfront buildings at Pier Head in Liverpool, as well as a timeless motif frequently carved into antique shell cameos and vintage jewelry.