Cameo of Apollo
£1,400.00
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Cameo of Apollo
£1,400.00
Fine example of an early c19th Neoclassical sardonyx cameo of Apollo with a laurel wreath.c.1820.
A classic three layered Grand Tour cameo, circle of Nicolo Morelli.
Unusual chain link frame 15ct gold.
In Greek mythology Apollo was the God of the Sun, of Music, of Poetry and Prophecy. He declared the laurel his sacred plant, and used its leaves to make wreaths for victors and poets.
Some wear to the top taupe coloured layer of laurel leaves.
3.5 by 2.8 cms.
For similar see Ingrid Weber Geschnittene Steine des 18 bus 20 Jahrhunderts.