Victorian Dionysus/Bacchus Coral Brooch

50-1-11070

$2,675.00

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  • antique
  • brooch
  • coral
  • victorian

About this piece

Oh, what fate to be the god of the grape. This arresting Victorian brooch depicts Dionysus (a.k.a. Bacchus in later Roman terms)--the Greek god of the grape harvest, wine making, and all sorts of behaviors and shenanigans that might flow forth from holding such a title. Exquisitely carved from vivid salmon-colored coral, he bears a wreath of grapes upon his head and is--intriguingly--accompanied on each side by a similarly bedecked Satyr in profile. Cheers! Circa mid-19th century, hand fabricated with 14K gold pin back. *Dionysus, son of Semele, is the god of wine and dance, of irrationality and chaos, representing passion, emotions and instincts (Wikipedia).

Details

Item #
50-1-11070
Type
Pins and Brooches
Maker
Lang Antiques
Period
Victorian
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Jewelry care

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