Dance of the Gods

Magnificent Antique Cameo Bracelet Made of "Vesuvius Lava", Naples c. 1860

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Magnificent Antique Cameo Bracelet Made of "Vesuvius Lava", Naples c. 1860

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"Vesuvius always remained to our left, steaming violently, and I was quietly pleased for myself that I finally saw this strange object with my eyes. The sky became clearer and clearer, and at last the sun shone quite hotly into our narrow rolling apartment. In an atmosphere of pure light, we approached Naples; and now we really found ourselves in another country." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Italian Journey, February 25, 1787 The cameos featured on this bracelet, were most likely created around 1860 in the Bay of Naples. We see seven of the most important gods of antiquity depicted in profile: the god Saturn, recognizable by the scythe, forms the prelude. He is followed by Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. The center of attention is the supreme god Jupiter with his laurel wreath on his head and his flowing beard. Then we see the messenger of the gods Hermes, the goddess of the hunt Diana and finally Apollo. The portraits are carved in so-called "Vesuvius lava". In fact, this is not cooled lava from the volcano, but sedimentary rock that was quarried in the region around Naples in various shades of color. However, as most travelers to Italy in the 19th century were fascinated by the tragic history of Pompeii, the name "Vesuvius lava" proved to be a clever trick - sonorous and sales-promoting. The colors of our cameos range from grey and beige to olive green and chocolate brown. The cameos are set in simple gold frames and connected with movable chain links. The result is a wonderful piece of jewellery and an allusive souvenir from an Italian trip.

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Dance of the Gods

€ 2,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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