Large Cameo In Agate From Juno Or Hera, Early 19th Century

Superb two-layer agate cameo in very strong relief representing the profile of Juno or Hera turned to the right.
superb glyptic work, the sculpture is magnificent and deep.
the goddess is wearing a veil and a diadem, her hair is wavy and falls towards her shoulders.
the face is charming and smiling.
the profile is in beige agate standing out against a background in zoned agate in gray and brown tones. a red line highlights the veil of the goddess.
This cameo is mounted as a brooch in a very elaborate double-framed gold mount with floral decoration, formerly partly enameled.
part of the royal blue and white enamel is worn by time on the upper part.
a pearl adorns the lower part of the brooch.

a remarkable glyptic work from the first half of the 19th century.

the goddess is superb.

dimensions:
2.7 cm by 2.2 cm for the cameo and 5.5 cm by 3.5 cm with the gold setting and the pearl.

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