17th Century Athena Hardwood Cameo Brooch lapis The head features a fluted

The head features a fluted dish back

An antique miniature compass pendant dating from the mid Victorian period

Stone: Rubies (0

Condition: Great antique condition (note

17th Century Athena Hardwood Cameo Brooch lapis The head features a flutedA rare and remarkable hardwood cameo brooch depicting Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of War, Wisdom, and Handicrafts. The wood, likely oak, has been stained a deep chestnut brown, and set into a 19th century silver brooch mount, but the cameo itself is older, probably French, dating from the late 17th century. A warrior goddess and protector of cities, Athena was closely associated with Nike, goddess of victory, although unlike Ares, also a war