"Gold Fob Seal With A Jasper Intaglio Of Zeus. English, Mid 19th Century."
A gold fob seal set with a powerful jasper intaglio of Zeus.
English, mid 19th century.
The intaglio measures 2.2 x 1.8cm.
The banded red and black jasper stone is carved with an intaglio depicting the head of Zeus in profile.
The gold fob seal was originally made in England but has at some point travelled through France when it was given an assay mark for 9 carat gold.
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