Vulcanite Cameo Brooch, 1860-1880. Lot 12

Description｜介绍

A late-Victorian vulcanite brooch, depicting a Maenad (follower of Bacchus).

During the late Victorian period, the connection between black jewelry and mourning became less prominent. Instead, materials like jet, onyx, and black glass were used to create fashionable accessories. 

This brooch, made of vulcanite, also known as India rubber, was favored for its durability and easy to process compared to jet. The depicted woman on the brooch is a follower of the god Dionysus. Maenad, as they were known, were often portrayed as enthusiastic participants in Dionysus' revelries, adorned with crowns of foliage and vines.

Material: Vulcanite

Dimensions:  48.7mm * 40.8mm

Weight:  13.6g

维多利亚晚期硫化橡胶胸针，描绘一名酒神追随者。

维多利亚晚期，黑色珠宝与吊唁之间的关联逐渐减弱。煤玉，玛瑙，和黑色玻璃制作的珠宝转而成为一种新的时尚。

这枚胸针由硫化橡胶制成。硫化橡胶从橡胶树中提取加工，又被称为印度橡胶。其与煤玉相比更易加工且不易损坏，因此受到当时人们的青睐。胸针上描绘的女子是酒神狄俄尼索斯的追随者(Maenad)，她们通常被描绘为热衷于酒神的宴会和狂欢的女性，常戴有植物冠和藤蔓。

材质：硫化橡胶

规格：48.7mm * 40.8mm

重量： 13.6g

Item Condition｜物品状况

In great condition over all. With minor signs of usage.

整体状态良好。有轻微使用痕迹。