{"product_id":"alexander-the-great","title":"Alexander the Great","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine shell cameo of Alexander the Great in 15 carat gold frame c.1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame originally had a dual purpose as a bracelet clasp but also has a brooch fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 inches by 1.5 inches. Horned Helmet shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander the Great(356-323 BC)  is shown with the “Horns of Ammon” which symbolize Alexander’s claim that he was the son of the Egyptian god Ammon, a claim reportedly confirmed by the oracle at the sanctuary of Zeus-Ammon at Siwa, Egypt. He is also here depicted as Helios,God of the Sun,sitting amongst the clouds.Opium poppy seed heads are also depicted in reference to Alexander the Great fondness for the narcotic benefits of the drug,he is credited with introducing it throughout his vast Empire, from Eastern Europe to India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sian Harlowe Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63982445789533,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1205\/7949\/files\/1a1877_6d17cce60b7244c18d59d5f22f726ea9_mv2.avif?v=1774471104","url":"https:\/\/sianharloweantiques.co.uk\/products\/alexander-the-great","provider":"Sian Harlowe  Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}