A God of Lavish Parties

Antique Brooch with Coral Cameo Portrait of Bacchus in Gold, c. 1860

€ 1,290.00 ^*

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Antique Brooch with Coral Cameo Portrait of Bacchus in Gold, c. 1860

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

This brooch made of cut coral in a gold setting was created around 1860. It depicts a figure from ancient mythology: the vine leaves and the luxuriant curls of the bearded man show that this is a depiction of Bacchus, the ancient god of wine. Bacchus, or Dionysus, was famous and notorious in ancient times for his lavish parties. His cult was originally Greek. However, it was not until the Romans at the beginning of the 2nd century BC that the "Bacchanalia" developed into excessive feasts, which were accompanied by dances and orgies and often took place in secret. In later centuries, followers of the god of wine therefore became synonymous with merrymaking, fun-loving people, especially lovers of good wine. While cameos in mussel shells are quite common, those made of coral are far more precious. After all, how much more difficult is it to find a sufficiently large, high-quality piece of coral than a similarly sized one made of mussel shell! This is why this brooch is a special piece despite its small size. The elegant gold setting is designed in the taste of the mid-19th century, as a frame with attached volutes. It is in very good condition.

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A God of Lavish Parties

€ 1,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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