Antique Victorian Cased Lava Stone Front Face Cupid Cameo Brooch

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Antique Victorian Cased Lava Stone Front Face Cupid Cameo Brooch

About the Item

Museum Quality and rarest lava stone cameo brooch depicting Cupid in front face. In the Victorian era Cupid (Eros in Greek Mythology) was often found in cameos and antique jewellery as the symbol of love. This one is an artwork and in really mint conditions, very rare in a lava cameo being lava a very soft and delicate stone. Cupid is here depicted in front face, a very rare depiction and in excellent condition. This cameo is just a sculpture as the subject really jumps out from the background, the carving stands proudly 6/8" circa from the background.. His little puffy face is magnificently made. The sweet expression of his eyes is amazing, his perfect and little nose and his mouth are superbly made. His cheeks are so round and full that you are really tempted to to kiss them. His hair is magnificently made, so curly and thick. His tunic is decorated with delicate flower blossoms. Bow and arrows at his left and right sides, they are his symbols. The proportions of the whole cameo are fantastic and the details crisp and amazing. The carving is more than superb. Look at the beauty of the whole cameo, isn't it wonderful? All the carving in this cameo is an artwork due to the skill of the carver. Frame is simple and lovely, just the right one to evidence this really imposing cameo. You can't find a similar highest quality cameo, don't miss it, this is a real treat for any collector. Material: Lava, 15K gold tested . Size: 2” by 1 5/8”, cameo itself is 1 7/8" by 1 4/8”. Date and Origin: Ca 1850, Italy. Original fitted case. Conditions: Immaculate. A bit of History: Eros in Greek mythology, was the primordial god of sexual love and beauty. He was also worshipped as a fertility deity. His Roman counterpart was Cupid ("desire"), also known as Amor ("love"). In some myths, he was the son of the deities Aphrodite (Venus) and Ares (Mars). He was the one lighted the flame of love in the hearts of the gods and men, armed either with a bow and arrows or else a flaming torch. He was also the object of cult. Eros was often portrayed as a child, the disobedient, but fiercely loyal, son of Aphrodite.In ancient vase painting Eros is depicted as either a handsome youth or as a child. His attributes were varied: from the usual bow and arrows, to the gifts of a lover--a hare, a sash, or a flower. Sculptors preferred the image of the bow-armed boy, whereas mosaic artists favoured the figure of a winged putto (plump baby).

Metal:
15k Gold
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (50.8 mm)Width: 1.63 in (41.41 mm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1850
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2035210608762