Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo Stuart Crystal and also twice widowed

and also twice widowed

with chased gold ribbons at each compass point

His quiver lies on the ground behind him

5 inches in length

5 inches - Flowers: 2

Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo Stuart Crystal and also twice widowedDATE: 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