A carnelian ingtalio of Hebe, 18th-19th century

The goddess of youth standing facing left, her drapery falling from her shoulders, holding a cup in her right hand, with Greek letters in the field, 'Lylos', set in a later gold ring, ring size M½, length 20mm, width 13mm

Hebe was the cupbearer for the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, serving their nectar and ambrosia until she married Hercules. She was a popular subject in Neo-Classical art from 1750 onwards.

Provenance:
A private UK single-owner collection formed in the mid 20th century

This lot is to be sold without reserve