Lotto 316 | A french onyx cameo set in a gold brooch with pearls. Dyonisus with tyrsus. 19th century.

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A french onyx cameo set in a gold brooch with pearls. Dyonisus with tyrsus. 19th century.

A french onyx cameo set in a gold brooch with pearls. Dyonisus with tyrsus.


19th century.


The god is facing left, seated and holding a thyrsus with his right hand. Sardonyx cameo set in a french 18ct gold brooch, c. 1850s (“hibou” hallmark), set with natural pearls. The pearls might symbolize Aphrodite. Very good condition. 


Stone 16 x 20 mm; mounting 31 x 42 mm; 8,30 gr.