Talisman

Antique Gold Brooch with a Carved Scarab, c. 1900

€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Antique Gold Brooch with a Carved Scarab, c. 1900

Description

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Egypt, the mysterious land of the pyramids, inspires and fascinates to this day. Every era, every century has rediscovered the Nile and the kingdom of the pharaohs for itself. In ancient times, Rome adorned itself with obelisks and statues from Alexandria. Napoleon's campaign in 1798 brought art objects to France and Europe in unprecedented detail. New research deciphered the hieroglyphs and the first scientific excavations began to unlock the secrets of the tombs of the pharaohs. In the middle of the 19th century, enthusiasm for Egypt reached a new peak. The reason for this interest was the construction of the Suez Canal. The new transportation route quickly developed into a real political issue - even before it had been opened in 1869. The British Empire and the French Empire were hostile to each other. Influence and power in Africa and Arabia were at stake. Egypt was on everyone's lips and was praised as a source of prosperity, a place of exotic culture and seductive secrets. The last significant surge of influence came in the Art Deco era, when the spectacular treasures from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun thrilled the astonished world public in 1922. There are jewels from every price category from those years that tell of the enthusiasm for ancient Egypt, from simple glass necklaces with scarabs and mummy depictions to diamond-cut hieroglyphics from Cartier. This scarf brooch from around 1900 is a child of this long tradition. In a setting of 14-karat gold, it presents a beetle cut from gray stone. The scarab was worn in ancient Egypt as a symbol of resurrection and life as a lucky charm. We assume that the scarab is an original, antique Egyptian carving which, although without hieroglyphics, was executed with particular finesse. The talisman is very well preserved and shows the then new safety pin on the underside.

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Talisman

€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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