Cameo on a shell — Head of Jupiter with an eagle and the Our - Lot 31

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Cameo on a shell — Head of Jupiter with an eagle and the Our - Lot 31
Cameo on a shell — Head of Jupiter with an eagle and the Ouroboros Cameo on a shell (“sardonyx shell”) depicting the bearded head of Jupiter, inscribed Three-quarter view, with abundant hair and beard rendered in deeply carved strands; beneath the face, an eagle with outstretched wings holds in its beak the Ouroboros serpent coiled in a circle. An allegory of sovereign power and eternity. 18K gold (750/1000) setting with a black enamel lunette and a border of pink gemstones. Probably Italian, 19th century. H_ 50 mm W_ 45 mm H_40 mm W_35 mm Gross weight: 15 g
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