A Beautiful Head

Antique Jet Earrings with Depictions of Athena, c. 1870 & Later


€ 890.00 *
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Antique Jet Earrings with Depictions of Athena, c. 1870 & Later
Antique Jet Earrings with Depictions of Athena, c. 1870 & Later
Description
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In the heaven of the ancient gods, Pallas Athena was not only the patron goddess of the city of Athens. She was also regarded as the mistress of wisdom and science, of strategy and war - and at the same time of peace, which was sought to be restored with her help. As she was supposed to influence strategic decisions made with a clear head and foresight, she was the wiser counterpart to Ares, the hot-headed god of battles and carnage. The cameos here show the profile of the goddess. Her face is cut in Whitby Jet, a special form of petrified coal that was popularly used for jewellery in Victorian times. Athene's curly hair flows richly from beneath the helmet. A sweeping crest adorns the divine head. Her beautiful, classical profile radiates an awe-inspiring majesty. The cameos were carved around 1870. The ear hoops made of high-carat gold were only renewed more recently. Thanks to their light weight, the earrings are very comfortable to wear despite their size.
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Antique Jet Earrings with Depictions of Athena, c. 1870 & Later
A Beautiful Head
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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