Neoclassical "Bathing Venus" Intaglio Pendant arts & crafts She suggests that it should

She suggests that it should probably be dated earlier than 1700-1750

The split ring holding the largest fob in place is damaged and

they found more beauty and excitement in the technological advances of the Modern Age

Built in 18ct gold with gorgeous scrolled openwork to the gallery and deep reeded engraving down the shoulders

Neoclassical "Bathing Venus" Intaglio Pendant arts & crafts She suggests that it shouldAn unusual neoclassical pendant depicting Cupid offering his mother, Venus, a towel as she bathes her feet. Whoever carved it has been astonishingly clever: the slight cloudiness of the chalcedony gives the impression of steam, suggesting the pair are bathing in a steamy caldarium (room with a hot plunge bath). The subject is reverse intaglio carved into a chalcedony oval, the very slight milkyness of the stone is contrasted with royal blue paint to