Satyrs Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, satyrs are deities of the woods and mountains. They are half-human and half-beast; they usually have a goat's tail, flanks and hooves. Satyrs can come in other…
Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and Sons
Information on Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and his sons. Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and his sons Giuseppe (1770-1856) and Niccolo (1793-1869) were celebrated Roman medallists and gem engravers of the 18th and…
Nymphs Greek Mythology
Nymphs were graceful beings who presided over the woods, grottoes, streams and streams etc. They were depicted as beautiful maidens of fairy-like form and robed in more or less shadowy…
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Sardonyx Semi-precious Gemstone
Sardonyx is a banded variety of the oxide mineral chalcedony and consists of red bands. The ancient Romans entered battle carrying amulets of sardonyx engraved with Mars, the god of…
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Pearls Information
Pearls have often been used to enhance cameo jewellery and other items. For thousands of years, seawater pearls were retrieved by divers in the Indian Ocean in areas such as the…
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Lions in Cameos and Intaglios
Lions are a popular animal depicted in cameos, intaglios and other art. They are often associated with strength and royalty. They also have a place in mythology such as the…
Tuccia Roman Religion
Information on Tuccia and her depiction in cameos. Tuccia was one of the priestesses of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth in ancient Rome. In order to best perform their…
Eurydice Greek Mythology
Information of Eurydice in Greek mythology and her depiction in cameos. Although there seems to be plenty of artwork depicting Eurydice, cameos are quite rare. However, when she is found…
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Giovanni Pichler
Information on Giovanni Pichler and a gallery of cameos that he carved. Giovanni Pichler (1721-91), son of the gem cutter Antonio Pichler and brother to Luigi, was an eminent gem…
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Pierre-Andre Montauban
Information on Pierre-Andre Montauban and a gallery of his work. Pierre-André Montauban was a goldsmith and was described as a bijoutier-garnisseur, suggesting that much of his work involved mounting pieces by other craftsmen.
