Midcentury Bacchus Cameo Brooch/Pendant

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Available from Isadora's Antique Jewlery when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Circa 1950. This captivating cameo, hand-carved from shell, is framed in a warm 14KT yellow gold bezel. Based on the cameo's iconography, the mythological scene likely depicts Bacchus (Dionysus)—the god of wine and revelry—receiving an offering from a winged figure (possibly a muse or nymph), with cherubs or putti. The high-relief carving showcases superb detail and movement—note the expressive musculature, flowing hair, and textured landscape. Elegant and evocative, this brooch is a beautiful w