From the little I can see, might also be one of the big name Amazons: Penthesilea; Hippolyta; Antiope; Melanippe.
I don't know if there's a generally accepted name for them, but I would call it a forget-me-not ring with memento compartment on the back.
It's Betsey.
There is also a touch of Athena wearing a silenus-faced helmet.
Gryllus/gryllos. But I think this was probably inspired by images of Queen Omphale wearing the lion skin of Hercules/Heracles & that any other...
No one gets very ruffled over the category used for a new posting. If we really think it is 'wrong', i.e., not likely to get seen by the best...
I just do the mythology bit. Let's hope someone who knows porcelain has further ideas. :)
Hi, gouldcx. While you still have time (there's a limit), it would be helpful if you went back to your post, selected 'edit', then 'more options'...
Looks like, from the 1 detail pic that is showing, it is supposed to be the goddess Diana/Artemis. Results of a search for 'Meissen Diana...
Long dangly bead looking things get good response from the Jewelry Forum. Things that could be used as jewellery boxes also get attention there....
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That man must breathe, sleep & eat that time period.
Score! What a great find. Wonder what the 'shellac' could be?
Just making the distinction between 'real' & 'natural'.
I see no reason to think they are not genuinely pearls, although probably produced with some human encouragement. Any pearl that is not spherical...
Mediterranean blue might be good for a bathroom.
Plique a jour or cloisonne?
Milor, perhaps?
Love it. Guessing Italian & BA = Bari (province).
The mineral corundum occurs in a variety of colors. If it is red, we call it ruby. Any other color is considered sapphire. Any sapphire that is...
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