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jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
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jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
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Reference #: 8267
Status: sold
Dimensions: 2.25 inches by 2.5 inches
Condition: very good/all original; no stress lines or cracks, still retains its original safety chain
Year: 1870-90
Price: sold/layaway
Description: A Victorian shell cameo with an intricate carving depicting Zeus delivering his son, Hercules, to Athena.
Hercules was the illegitimate son of Zeus and a mortal
woman. Zeus' wife, Hera, became so outrageous at her
husband's infidelity that she sent snakes to kill the infant
Hercules. This cameo shows Zeus delivering the infant
Hercules to Athena for protection. Beside Athena is a dog,
symbolizing protection and loyalty. Hercules was guarded
by Athena but raised by the Nymphs. The two child-like
figures near the dog most likely symbolize the nymphs.
A desirable and hard to find carving set in a beautiful
frame.
The cameo is set in a 15kt. yellow gold frame. To see other images of this item, please click here:
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