{"product_id":"eye-agate-theatre-mask-intaglio","title":"Eye Agate Theatre Mask Intaglio","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA 19th-century intaglio of a classical theatre mask, cut in sheep's eye agate and set as a pendant in gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEye agate is banded agate cut so that a dark centre is ringed by a band of white, and engravers prized it for exactly this effect. Here the dark field becomes a stage for the mask, and the white ring frames it like a halo. It is an unusual and striking choice of stone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe subject is a theatrical mask, or prosopon, in profile, with an open, roaring mouth. It wears an animal pelt as a headdress, possibly the skin of the Nemean lion worn by Hercules, or a wolf. Beneath the mask is a sword, with rope-like ties below. Masks like this were a favourite neoclassical subject, drawn from the Greek theatre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe mount is unmarked and tests as 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA dramatic, collectable jewel with a strong graphic presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century; neoclassical style; sheep's eye agate intaglio; gold mount testing 18K, unmarked; 2.6 × 2.2 cm; 5.95g.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intaglio is very good and the mount good. The bail has a later laser repair.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49368290033972,"sku":null,"price":14540.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/p5-07.jpg?v=1794008745","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-cn\/products\/eye-agate-theatre-mask-intaglio","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}