Pendant
1850-1860 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The mask represents Achelous, the ancient Greek god of the river Achelous which is the largest river in Greece. In Greek and Roman times the god in bearded mask form was used decoratively as a symbol of water.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gold, with granulation |
| Brief description | Pendant of Achelous head Italy, about 1850-60. Gold, with powder granulation |
| Physical description | Gold pendant, with coarse granulated decoration, in the form of a mask. The mask imitates a clssical or antique style. |
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| Style | |
| Object history | Perhaps by a former workman of Sarno or another Neapolitan jeweller who experimented in the reproduction of classical jewellery. Acquired from the Webb Collection. |
| Production | Perhaps by a former workman of Sarno or another Neapolitan jeweller |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | The mask represents Achelous, the ancient Greek god of the river Achelous which is the largest river in Greece. In Greek and Roman times the god in bearded mask form was used decoratively as a symbol of water. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8864B-1863 |
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| Record created | August 12, 2010 |
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