each with circular top centred by stylised flowerhead to ropework border, the central section composed of a gathering of angels surrounding a god riding four horses, suspending a series of chain tassels with foliate and urn shaped terminations, signed to the reverse, the tops detachable
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Inspired by a pair said to be from Bolsena, Italy, 4th century BC, now in the Louvre, Paris. For a similar pair by Castellani see the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di villa Giulia, RomeLength 11cm / 4 3/8''Weight: 65g
19th century gold, enamel and gem set Renaissance revival pendant with eagle bird by Castellani, Rome c.1870, together with an associated contemporary baton chain necklace,
19th century hardstone cameo and gold revivalist bar brooch by Castellani, Rome c.1870, with round bloodstone cameo depicting the profile of Julius Caesar,