Hermes (Mercury) taking Bacchus to Ino. Victorian carved shell cameo. Museum quality. Japanese We use subtle cold-stamping throughout

We use subtle cold-stamping throughout the whole image - this makes the card "flash" with metallic colours when the light hits it

We sourced a small amount from a specialist ecclesiastical supplier in the UK

These are extremely wearable

so that you can see the cold-stamping

charming and very over the top

Hermes (Mercury) taking Bacchus to Ino. Victorian carved shell cameo. Museum quality. Japanese We use subtle cold-stamping throughoutThis is a strikingly good and very large cameo that shows Hermes (Mercury) taking the baby Bacchus to Ino. Bacchus was entrusted to Hermes by his father, Zeus. Condition: Good used condition, there are some stress marks (please see photos). Some high points of carving are slightly rubbed. This Victorian carved shell cameo is a rare, museum quality piece in gold and comes complete with gold safety chain. Hand carved shell cameo brooch. Sardonyx shell.