Antique Silver, Diamond, Garnet & Hand Painted Porcelain Brooch carved agate ROMA on right and PHILI

ROMA on right and PHILI in exergue

Dimensions: 3cm

Ready to strike

Some small cracks which do not interfere with the integrity of the piece

making it the perfect gift to give your loved one- or to give yourself

Antique Silver, Diamond, Garnet & Hand Painted Porcelain Brooch carved agate ROMA on right and PHILIIn Greek mythology, Amaltheia is the nymph who serves as the wetnurse for Zeus, the ruler of Olympia. She is described as feeding him the milk of her fierce goat. In later stories, she becomes the goat herself. This illustrative description reinforces the power that Zeus held, as he is later described to wear the goatskin in battle. Crafted in silver, this rare brooch has a hand painted scene of Amaltheia holding the goat still while the infant Zeus