Diana, Goddess of the Hunt

Antique Shell Cameo in an Elaborate Gold Pendant, ca. 1860


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Antique Shell Cameo in an Elaborate Gold Pendant, ca. 1860
Antique Shell Cameo in an Elaborate Gold Pendant, ca. 1860
Description
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Diana, the goddess of hunting, stands here before our eyes with all her attributes: she carries the quiver with her arrows on her back. In her hair is emblazoned the crescent moon, which refers to her bow. Her hair flows in large curls from her head and she turns her profile to the left. The cameo depicting this image is set in a double and elaborate framing of gold. Its cut is powerful and shows a practiced hand. Clearly the cameo cutter has separated between the depicted figure and the brown background. Fine engravings allow us to date the work to the years around 1860. The cameo was probably acquired in Italy as a travel souvenir, in order to be able to show this reference to classical education and the world of the south to loved ones in the cool homeland. The setting was probably created north of the Alps to make the cameo acquired in Italy wearable. Once originally a brooch, the gem was transformed into a pendant in earlier times with an attached loop.
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Antique Shell Cameo in an Elaborate Gold Pendant, ca. 1860
Diana, Goddess of the Hunt
€ 1,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
Unit price €1,290.00 / piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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