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SOLD - Victorian 15ct Gold Medusa Cameo Pendant

Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
Victorian shell relief cameo pendant of Medusa the Gorgon in a 15ct yellow gold rope frame
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SOLD - Victorian 15ct Gold Medusa Cameo Pendant


A fabulous Victorian cameo pendant depicting a detailed profile of Medusa the Gorgon featuring wings at the sides of her head and snakes coiled around her neck. The high relief shell carving has been mounted in a 15ct gold setting with rope detailing. This piece has been converted from a brooch and is fitted with a bail for wearing as a pendant.


Medusa is a figure from Greek mythology, one of the Gorgon sisters. She is often depicted as a winged female creature with snakes for hair. According to myth, anyone who looked directly at her would be turned to stone. Medusa was originally a beautiful maiden but was transformed into a monster by Athena as punishment. In ancient Greece, her image was used on amulets and shields as a protective symbol, warding off evil and danger.


DETAILS

Hallmarks:  none - tested as 15ct gold

Weight:  10.7 grams

Measurements:  39.2 x 34 mm

Condition:  good

Date:  Victorian (1837 to 1901)

Product Code:  P308


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