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Classicist Gold Ring with Hardstone Cameo of Hercules, Circa 1800 and Later


€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Classicist Gold Ring with Hardstone Cameo of Hercules, Circa 1800 and Later
Classicist Gold Ring with Hardstone Cameo of Hercules, Circa 1800 and Later
Description
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Numerous stories surround the strength and courage of the demigod Hercules and the tasks that were set for him. One of the most famous is the battle with the Nemean lion, a monster of such strength that no weapon was able to penetrate its skin. Hercules finally defeated the beast with his bare hands and made its skin his unmistakable attribute. From then on, it protected him like armor and became a symbol of his invincibility. The scene depicted here captures the dramatic moment of this battle. Man and beast are closely intertwined, the tension of the moment is condensed into the small surface of the cameo and carved with great virtuosity. The stone into which this depiction is carved is a natural agate. Its fine, layered structures enable the stone carver to play with light and dark and make the figures stand out vividly. Even in ancient times, people knew how to use these properties and boiled the stones in honey to emphasize the contrasts of the layers even more. The cameo is set in a wide, golden setting that supports its effect calmly and effectively. Both the cameo and its setting date from around 1800, while the ring band was added at a later date, turning the historical cameo into a wearable piece of jewellery. We discovered this exciting ring in Munich.
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Classicist Gold Ring with Hardstone Cameo of Hercules, Circa 1800 and Later
Lion Tamer
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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