Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo Stuart Crystal DATE: Georgian

DATE: Georgian

with chased gold ribbons at each compass point

and also twice widowed

Carnelian Agate base (uncarved)

5 inches - Flowers: 2

Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo Stuart Crystal DATE: GeorgianDATE: Georgian c. 1750. The finest quality hard stone cameo, hand carved in high relief, depicting Venus in her chariot drawn by Lionesses. A particularly unusual example, the dark oxblood red with mottled grey backdrop is particularly Italian Renaissance in style. Typically, a grand tour souvenir, this piece was most likely intended as a cabinet piece. STONES Agate Hardstone. MEASUREMENTS 3. 5cm x 2. 5cm WEIGHT 5. 46g. CONDITION Offered in excellent