Victorian Dionysus/Bacchus Cameo Brooch space age crafted in 15 karat gold

crafted in 15 karat gold throughout

Intaglio carved on the base is a bird flying out of its cage

crafted in 18 karat gold throughout

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Victorian Dionysus/Bacchus Cameo Brooch space age crafted in 15 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Dionysus (known to the Romans as Bacchus) was the principle deity of one of the many mystery cults. He made his way into Roman culture along with many others through Greek mythology Believed to have been born from the union of Zeus and Persephone, representing the chthonic or underworld aspect of Zeus. The cult focused on rebirth, as exemplified through the seasonal growth of nature, but also of revelation through ecstasy