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Posted 10 months ago
Agram.m
(293 items)
When I saw this Micro Mosaic brooch/pendant for the first time and it was said that it was Pietra Dura I knew immediately ": That I want try to obtain". There were two reasons for this:
1. I never saw a picture like this in Micro Mosaic
2. the Micro Mosaic is very fine from which I conclude that this must be a very old Micro Mosaic jewel.
I suppose this brooch/pendant is set into gold plated over silver but this I could not prove yet. The earlier owner called this image: Bacchantin which means: female bacchant, a female priest or devotee of Bacchus, god of wine (Roman Mythology)
I am very happy with this rare Micro Mosaic brooch as you will understand. You agree or can you tell more about the image or other interesting facts? I like to hear it very much because I apppreciate the opinion of you very much!
Micro Mosaic JewelryThe term “micro mosaic” (also spelled “micromosaic” and “micro-mosaic”) was…
Very interesting for the micro mosaic lover. Thanks for loving inky and scandinavian_pieces.
Very interesting...and pretty!
Hope you are doing well Agram.
Hoi AmberRose, good, you too? Thanks for your interest and loving the Goddess of Bacchus!
My oh my, what a piece!
I know that the tube-hinge came into use in the Georgian era, up to late Victorian, so it dates within that span. Deffinitely looks to be silver-plated gold, which is called vermeil in English. That border is very unusual, but very attractive, it really catches the eye!
I did a little Googling, apparently Bacchus is a God, not a Goddess? And he is depicted with grapes in his hair and a chalice of wine, which he is the God of. I think the previous owner may have been wrong about who that woman is. I'm sure you could figure it out though.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful brooch Agram, you really have fantastic taste. I really mean that too, whenever I see a GORGEOUS piece of jewelry posted here, I know its you before I click on it ; ]
Stillwater, thanks again for your comprehensive and clear explanation. Here we have at my site an example of misinterpretation of another language. I get the German word "Bacchantin" that means: female bacchant, a female priest or devotee of Bacchus, god of wine (Roman Mythology) that is depicting the image on my brooch/pendant. I am lucky to know now and thank you very much for your kind and friendly compliment you gave in your answer.
Your welcome Agram! :D Thank you for sharing your lovely piece
Is there someone who has seen such an image in Micro Mosaic before, because I think it' s quite rare?
This message I do not retain you. The selling of Micro Mosaic jewelry of eBay to see here on CW I happened to find a Micro Mosaic brosche with about the same image I published here already long time ago. Did the provider ask for more details but received no response so far (yet). It would be nice if they responded.
In any case this remains a special micro mosaic brooch / pendant.
Thanks Moonstonelover21 for your interest and loving