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Cameo, Jewelry Box

September 29th, 2009 in The Gallery     
DennisZongker DennisZongker, member
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It’s based off the Cameo necklace, which first appeared around the time of Alexander the Great. This distinctive piece of jewelry has enjoyed popularity throughout classical times. the Renaissance, and the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Cameo’s were mostly carved out of Stone, Lava, Shell, Glass, Plastics. This Cameo is cut out of veneer into marquetry.

The veneers for the Center Cameo are out of, Dark Maple Burl, Maple, Bloodwood, Light Maple Burl, Quilted Maple,

The veneers for the box are out of, Chessnut Burl, Bloodwood, & Black Ebony.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Dennis Lee Zongker
posted in: The Gallery, box, veneer, inlay, marquetry

Comments (1)

pboeckh writes: Beautifully executed work Dennis as are the projects shown on your website Posted: 8:30 pm on September 29th
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