Ancient Greek, magnificent cameo medallion, by Zeus and Hera, and Hermes. Cm. 12.5 x 9 x 3 Cm.- Lapis lazuli - XVIICentury
Beautiful piece of my collection inherited from my father acquisition period 1970 Italy.
. This piece was masterfully carved in high relief, of a large block of lapis lazuli. The size is 12, height 5 cm x 9, width 5 cm x 3 cm!
. Very heavy piece about 500 grams
. It represents a classical representation of Zeus, Hera and Hermes, the principal gods of Olympus.
. Period XVII Italy
. The photographs do not do justice to the extreme quality and beauty of the piece.
. A true museum quality, a masterpiece in its own right! Purchased by my father from a European collector, he declared that they were found in the early 20th century.
. This piece will be carefully packed.
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Beautiful piece of my collection inherited from my father acquisition period 1970 Italy.
. This piece was masterfully carved in high relief, of a large block of lapis lazuli. The size is 12, height 5 cm x 9, width 5 cm x 3 cm!
. Very heavy piece about 500 grams
. It represents a classical representation of Zeus, Hera and Hermes, the principal gods of Olympus.
. Period XVII Italy
. The photographs do not do justice to the extreme quality and beauty of the piece.
. A true museum quality, a masterpiece in its own right! Purchased by my father from a European collector, he declared that they were found in the early 20th century.
. This piece will be carefully packed.
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