Exquisitely Antique Doves of Pliny Cameo Brooch
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Beautifully hand carved; an antique brooch set with a shell cameo of the Doves of Pliny; almost certainly of Italian origin and worn to reflect the owners appreciation of Classical culture and artistry.
The doves of Pliny (or “Pliny’s doves”) is a mosaic created by Sosos of Perguma (present-day Turkey) and described by Pliny in his The Natural History, 1st century AD. One Dove drinking from a bowl, the others sunning themselves. Lang Antiques.
Very finely carved, making use of the thickly layered shell to achieve a highly sculpted relief effect, each feather picked out in the loveliest detail, this piece has the most romantic appeal for any lover of antiquities.
Read our BLOG article on Cameo carving here.
See a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Stones: hand carved shell (now a protected species).
Metal: 18ct yellow Gold. Tested but unmarked as was custom in the day.
Measurements: measures 4cm across.
In most cases the boxes are for display only but a nice quality modern reproduction box will accompany this piece.
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