Featured Looking for ID on this cameo of woman with feathers in hair

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Curioser, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. Curioser

    Curioser Well-Known Member

    This is a small 14K frame brooch pin that converts to a pendant. The woman has a panache of feathers curving over her forehead. Might she be a mythological figure? Or just a woman with a predilection for fancy hair ornaments? 14K_Cameo_Woman_Feathers_Hair_1.jpg
     
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like Trumps sister..
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    She is really pretty isn't she. Well polished and sophisticated.
    I didn't realize you had such good taste.
     
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  6. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    :hilarious::hilarious::singing::singing:


    Ok. I really don't want to have to read any politics on any thread.
    Could we all stop? While we are all still friends?
    Komo, please stop posting about U.S. politics daily. :(
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Ok ...4 U ...I'll stop !!!
    BUT
    I don't post every day about politics....
    &
    & saying this looks like his sister...has nothing to do with politics....
     
  8. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Thank you, this will be so greatly appreciated. +I will not argue that point at this point in time. :happy:
     
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  9. Curioser

    Curioser Well-Known Member

    Merci, Bronwen! I did not see Ceres in this, perhaps they are sheaves of wheat! I think you've solved the mystery. Much appreciated!
     
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  10. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Bronwen, that is the most feathery wheat I've ever seen!
    I do think you are correct about it being Ceres! :cat:
     
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  11. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    [​IMG]The signature attribute of Ceres is grain. Most often her head is wreathed with ripe ears on their stalks, even when wearing a diadem as well. Sometimes she has stalks of grain springing from her bosom. While it is common to refer to the grain as wheat, it is probable that it is the related grain, barley, which has the simpler braided look of the ears seen on cameos. Sometimes this is so stylized as to resemble feathers. [emphasis mine]

    A sheaf is a good arm load of grain. The goddess is adorned with stalks of grain.
     
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