Exceptional Victorian Agate Cameo 18 Karat Gold Mythology Perseus & Medusa Stickpin
- Stickpin features an oval agate tablet measuring approximately 16.8 x 11.8 mm
- Translucent with striking white contrasting brown color
- Bezel set in a gold surround that can uniquely pivot and rotate to display either side of stone
- Both sides are carved to depict the tale of Perseus slaying Medusa
- Medusa is smokey brown with wild snake hair and her iconic Gorgan wings
- Opposite side depicts three male cameos - centered and laureled is Zeus - Perseus' father
- White profile cameos are the hero Perseus and the King Polydectes
- Tested as 18 karat gold
- Circa: 1880s
- Head measures: 9/16 x 7/8 inch
- Total length: 2 9/16 inches
- Total weight: 3.4 grams
- Eclectic. Neoclassic. Allegory.
Stock Number: We-7717
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