A beautiful antique very large Cameo shell brooch, depicting Diana Artemis, Goddess of hunt and wild animals. Diana's attributes are a crescent moon on the brow, a bow, a quiver of arrows and hunting hounds. It is the rare piece that gives her all of these; the crescent moon alone suffices to make the identification. The cameo Sardonyx shell has a excusite clean cut, finely carved and highly detailed, and it is set in gold metal possible pinchbeck. It closes in a C clasp. Dating late 1800’s. Measurements Weight approximately 12.40 grams Length approximately 6 centimetres Size approximately 6 by 4.5 centimetres A bit of history: “ Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, and absorbed much of Artemis' mythology early in Roman history, including a birth on the island of Delos to parents Jupiter and Latona, and a twin brother, Apollo.” Note: Many of my items are vintage and are therefore likely to show some age-related wear. This can include things such as: scratches, discolouration etc. Please be sure to look through each photograph carefully and read the description fully, to get an idea of quality. Import charges are buyers responsibility!