"Fine Hardstone Gryllus Cameo Ring. Italian, Late 18th - Early 19th Century. "
Fine hardstone Gryllus cameo ring. Italian, late 18th - early 19th century.A fine hardstone Gryllus cameo ring.
Italian, late 18th - early 19th century.
Ring size R UK / 8.5 US.
The cameo measures 2.1 x 1.3cm.
A particularly fine example carved from chalcedony and set in its original high carat gold ring mount.
A gryllus is a group of conjoined heads, usually fanciful combinations of beasts and humans, often with mythological associations, believed to protect the wearer from harm.
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