A large glass paste cameo. Female figure with eagle. The scene is made of a standing female figure, with hair tied in a chignon, approaching a big eagle with wings spread (metamorfosed personification of Jupiter). The woman delicately draws, close to her forehead, the wild beast's beak; the latter grabs a globe (symbol of domain and military power) with the claws on its right paw, leaning on a trunk with the left one. Ground line. Interesting allegorical composition (with possible references to the metamorphosis and Jupiter's love affairs, considering the presence of the naked female figure); lower, a peculiar superimposition of the limbs, inspired by ancient models. The scene is engraved on the white layer of the glass paste, characterized by a dark violet second layer (seen with a powerful light from the back). On the back, traces of the glass dough melting. The evident presence of clear engraving marks and the cut glass bubbles confirm the fact that this work is an intaglio (not a cast). A work with a personality, showing undercuts. Generous size. Remarkable thickness, maybe due to the fact that the work was still to be completed. Light wear marks; chipping in the lower section. Post classical work.
87 x 72 x 15 mm.