Reverse intaglio leopard

Reverse intaglio leopard

Very fine quality reverse intaglio crystal carving of a leopard, circa 1900. The carving is mother of pearl backed and set to a pinchbeck pendant mount with green enamel decoration. The technique of reverse intaglio crystal carving required great skill, first carving out a domed rock crystal in intaglio and then painting the carving in fine detail. The effect achieved is photo-realistic. The pendant measures 1 and 1/2 inches by 1 and 1/4 inches. It is beautifully carved and immaculate.

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