Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo Stuart Crystal 5 inches in length

5 inches in length

5 inches - Flowers: 2

the pendant has been converted from a brooch at some point in its life

tests as 15k gold & silver

Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo Stuart Crystal 5 inches in lengthDATE: Georgian c. 1750. The finest quality hard stone cameo, hand carved in high relief, depicting Venus in her chariot drawn by Lionesses. A particularly unusual example, the dark oxblood red with mottled grey backdrop is particularly Italian Renaissance in style. Typically, a grand tour souvenir, this piece was most likely intended as a cabinet piece. STONES Agate Hardstone. MEASUREMENTS 3. 5cm x 2. 5cm WEIGHT 5. 46g. CONDITION Offered in excellent