{"product_id":"antique-18ct-gold-large-cameo-brooch-of-greek-woman-with-snake-coiling-on-her-breast","title":"Antique 18ct gold large cameo brooch of Greek woman with snake coiling on her breast","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eExquisite early-Victorian large carnelian shell cameo brooch set in 18ct yellow gold frame. Depicting the profile of a Greek or Roman woman with a snake coiling around her exposed breast. Superb craftsmanship with multiple levels of carving and intricate detailing from the curls of hair to the snake's tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis could possibly be a depiction of Athena or Hecate, the two goddesses associated with snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThe straight Roman nose portrayed here is indicative of the first half of the 19th century, as later Victorians preferred a more feminine, upturned nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThe brooch is set in an 18ct yellow gold frame stamped \"750\"; the frame has a roll-over clasp and an additional security chain. The cameo has been reset at some point, as the frame dates to 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eMade in Italy, c. 1830's (frame later date).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e20.02 g\u003cbr\u003e6.6 x 5 x 1.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCameo in excellent antique condition. Tiny sliver missing on reverse (hidden underneath the frame); several small dings to the frame on the lower part.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035570688333,"sku":"2677","price":620.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/1-DSC_0351-PhotoRoom.webp?v=1780945661","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/antique-18ct-gold-large-cameo-brooch-of-greek-woman-with-snake-coiling-on-her-breast","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}