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Agate Cameo Ring Of Orpheus Charming The Animals. Italian, 16th Century.

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"Agate Cameo Ring Of Orpheus Charming The Animals. Italian, 16th Century."

An agate cameo ring of Orpheus charming the animals.

Italian, 16th century.

Cameo measures 2.2 x 1.8cm.

The high carat gold ring is a size P UK / 7 3/4 US.

In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a singer and poet. He was given a lyre by Apollo, the god of music, and was taught to play by the Muses. His songs, melodiously accompanied by his instrument, were so beautiful that they pacified wild animals, calmed the seas, and animated trees and rocks.