Antique lava brooch 19th century

the plot of this wonderful old lava brooch is very rare. a large oval brooch depicts artists (musicians) dancing and playing musical instruments.The figures of people are carved in high relief with careful study of all the details. The color of the brooch is very pleasant, in the photo it goes into chocolate or gray, but in fact the brooch is a warm beige shade, perfectly combined with a dull golden frame. On the back there is a C-shaped pin, the shape of which can be determined that the brooch was made in the 19th century, and has been preserved to this day in excellent condition. the origin of the brooch is most likely italian, more than 120 years old, a real rarity!