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Description:
19th century cameo from Greek mythology. This is a most unusual subject, not a common one to find. I believe that the subject is “Leda” who was loved by Zeus.
Leda was the daughter of King Thestius of Aetolia. So Leda was loved by Zeus who came to her disguised as a swan, and so goes the story. Back to the Cameo right, The woman appears to be sitting high up on a cloud as the Swan hovers over her. The cameo is carved of conch shell & is set into a silver mounting with a bead edge as well as interior fine twist rope edge. This cameo dated from the middle 1800’s & In my opinion is a Victorian rendition of the story of Leda & Zeuse,since in Greek Mythology she was nude & the swan was life size .Collecting cameos is quite the amazing category of antiques .People actually collect these as miniature portrait & sculpture .This cameo measures 1 5/8” long x 1 ¼” wide , has a simple c clasp with safety & a tiny ring to use it as a pendant.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: aan2769 |
| Condition:
Good |
Year:
mid 1800s
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| Title:
Cameo Lady & Swan: Greek Mythology |
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