Divine Metamorphosis

Antique Agate Cameo Pendant of Syrinx with Diamonds & Pearls in Gold, ca. 1870 & 1980


€ 2,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Agate Cameo Pendant of Syrinx with Diamonds & Pearls in Gold, ca. 1870 & 1980
Antique Agate Cameo Pendant of Syrinx with Diamonds & Pearls in Gold, ca. 1870 & 1980
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The heaven of the gods of antiquity was one of the most popular subjects of the cameo cutters of the 19th century. Always a sign of classical education, the numerous gods and heroes of antiquity offered many opportunities for decorative representations. The present exquisitely cut agate cameo shows a rare representation. Given in profile, we see the portrait of a beautiful young woman. Only the plant ornaments in her curly hair suggest her identity. These are the leaves of the reed, suggesting that the sitter is the nymph Syrinx (ancient Greek Σύριγξ). In the Metamorphoses Ovid is told that the beautiful river goddess Syrinx was desired by the shepherd god Pan. The follower of the virgin Artemis, however, spurned his advances. Fleeing Pan's importunities, she is turned into reeds at the river Ladon. Pan then cuts reed and makes the shepherd's flute (pan flute), now also called Syrinx, on which he henceforth plays his moving songs. In our representation Syrinx embodies the ideal of classical beauty and radiates a dignified majesty. The round cameo of two-tone agate is believed to have been made in the town of Idar-Oberstein, long the center of stone carving in Central Europe. A vintage setting of high karat gold, diamond roses and shimmering pearls holds the cameo, made around 1870, securely in place. With a matching gold chain, the pendant can be worn immediately around the neck. This elegant piece of jewelry is a wonderful testament to a time when cameos were especially popular and no self-respecting lady could do without one.
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Antique Agate Cameo Pendant of Syrinx with Diamonds & Pearls in Gold, ca. 1870 & 1980
Divine Metamorphosis
€ 2,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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