A substantial gold-plated sterling silver pendant featuring a central female figure and intricate high-relief fabric folds.
Please note: the chain shown in images is for display purposes only and is not included.
This piece represents the second iteration of our drapery-inspired series. Unlike the previous version encased in a deep gilded housing, this pendant features a refined flat setting. The porcelain cameo is finished with a delicate layer of transparent glaze, which adds a subtle depth and protective luster to the intricate relief work.
The design draws inspiration from one of the most masterful depictions of classical attire: the Aphrodite Doria-Pamphili (Louvre), a Roman copy of a lost Greek original attributed to Agoracritus of Paros - a protégé of Phidias. The goddess is portrayed in a chiton and himation, where the wind creates a complex interplay of billowed and skin-clinging drapery. This dynamic movement is reinterpreted within the sculptural folds of the porcelain cameo.
The gilded silver frame securely holds the relief, and the substantial bail is embellished with traditional granulation.
Diameter: 53 mm. Internal bail diameter: Approximately 5 mm. Weight: 27 g.