Zucchetto means “little pumpkin” or “half-pumpkin” in Italian, which is what the skull cap looks like; it was originally meant to keep the shaved portion of the top of the head of a cleric ...

View SIDNEY MOBELL A 24K GOLD, OPAL AND RUBY ZUCCHETTO SKULL CAP, 1987 by Mobell Jewellry Co. on artnet. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by Mobell Jewellry Co..