Orecchini testa di leone placcati oro 18k
Orecchini argento placcato oro con testa di leone
Orecchini leone in argento placcato oro
Orecchini testa di leone placcati oro 18k
Orecchini argento placcato oro con testa di leone
Orecchini leone in argento placcato oro
Orecchini testa di leone placcati oro 18k
Orecchini argento placcato oro con testa di leone
Orecchini leone in argento placcato oro
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Protome leonina earrings from Capua and Herculaneum

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The Leonina Protome earrings from Capua and Herculaneum are a rproduction in Silver 925 18K GOLD plated of the original cat. n ° 6434 AB of the Superintendence of Taranto.

The earrings, called cornucopia due to their shape, are decorated with lion protome. The images carved into the jewels always referred to considered subjects amulets. In fact, the lion was the emblem of strength, royalty, courage and pride. 

Characteristics 
  • Material: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver + emerald green glass paste
  • Weight: about 9.8 g
  • Dimensions: 3 x 2.5 cm
  • Produced in Italy 
Antique gold-plated lion's head earrings
Historical Curiosities

The lion has always been considered a symbol of strength, courage and royalty in various cultures around the world.

In ancient Egypt, the lion was associated with the goddess Sekhmet, protector of war and healing.

In Greek mythology, the Nemean lion, an invincible monster, was killed by Heracles during one of his twelve labors, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

In more recent times, the lion has become an emblem of power and nobility, often present in the heraldic coats of arms of various dynasties.

Wearing lion head earrings is not only a statement of style, but also a reference to a historical tradition full of meaning. 

Bibliography:
" Splendori. Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano ", a cura di Francesco Sirano.
" Le collezioni del Museo Nazionale di Napoli ", a cura dell'archivio fotografico Pedicini.

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