A pair of sterling silver earrings featuring round bisque porcelain cameos with a high-relief depiction of Zeus-Ammon.
Zeus-Ammon (Greek: Άμμων Ζεύς) is a syncretic Greco-Egyptian deity that fuses the attributes of the Egyptian god Amun with the Greek sovereign Zeus. In classical iconography, this union is famously represented by the inclusion of distinctive ram’s horns upon the head of the Olympian god—a powerful symbol of divine authority and wisdom that was widespread throughout the Hellenistic world.
The cameos are crafted from Parian porcelain, a refined matte biscuit developed in the 19th century to replicate the luminous, silky texture of ancient marble from the island of Paros. Its unglazed surface emphasizes the sculptural depth of the relief, providing a soft, stone-like finish that mirrors the artistry of antiquity.
Cameo Diameter: 18 mm. Total Height: 34 mm. Weight: Approximately 3.5 g per earring.