A Late 19th century gold pendant-seal. Harp.
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A Late 19th century gold pendant-seal. Harp.
A Late 19th century gold pendant-seal. Harp.
Date Late 19th century
Origine London, STOCK
Medium 14 k Gold, Carnelian
Dimension 3 cm (1¹/₈ inches)
A desk seal modelled as a harp in gold, the strings in twisted gold, the rest decorated with chiseled leaves and dotted frieze. The base moutned with an unengraved carnelian. Later converted as a pendant with a simple hoop.
The harp symbolized harmony and creativity. The god of Love, Eros is often depicted holding a musical instrument as a symbol of virtuous love.
Excellent condition.
For a similar harp seal see Wartski catalogue, MVLTVM IN PARVO, p. 176, n° 97—signed PIERRET, Rome 1880
The harp symbolized harmony and creativity. The god of Love, Eros is often depicted holding a musical instrument as a symbol of virtuous love.
Excellent condition.
For a similar harp seal see Wartski catalogue, MVLTVM IN PARVO, p. 176, n° 97—signed PIERRET, Rome 1880
Date: Late 19th century
Origine: London, STOCK
Medium: 14 k Gold, Carnelian
Dimension: 3 cm (1¹/₈ inches)
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