Medusa Cameo Victorian Shell Brooch Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry Pre-Owned 14K

Description: Medusa Cameo Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Handcarved Shell Brooch PendantVictorian pendant brooch cameo in ornate 14k yellow gold frame decorated with chased flowers, surrounded with twisted ovalThis brooch can be worn as a pendant - connector to the outer twisted frame can be used as a baleWeight 13.9 gramsCameo measures 23 mm North to South by 21 mm East to WestThe frame measures 40 mm long by 36 mm wideTested 14kInscription on the back: "1846 Sarah Carpenter died 12 Jun 1860 Aged 70" and "JC from WW" - as shown History - from antiquecameos website:Medusa is a character of Greek's mythology, she was one of three Gorgons, the only one that was mortal. Poseidon fell in love with Medusa and one night he took her in a temple consecrated to Athena to consummate their love. Athena offended, transformed Medusa's hair into snakes and again everyone that had looked Medusa's eyes would have been petrified. Medusa was killed by Perseus who cut her head looking at her through a bright shield received from Athena. From Medusa's body came out Pegasus, the mythic winged horse, and Crisaore generated with the union with Poseidon. For this reason Medusa's head was given by Perseus to Athena who put it in the center of her aegis. Aegis used by Athena, is a fringed armour or a shield with Medusa's head in the center

Price: 1363 USD

Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey

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