Antique Silver, Diamond, Garnet & Hand Painted Porcelain Brooch carved agate with purple or lavender taking

with purple or lavender taking the lead

ROMA on right and PHILI in exergue

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making it the perfect gift to give your loved one- or to give yourself

Antique Silver, Diamond, Garnet & Hand Painted Porcelain Brooch carved agate with purple or lavender takingIn Greek mythology, Amaltheia is the nymph who serves as the wetnurse for Zeus, the ruler of Olympia. She is described as feeding him the milk of her fierce goat. In later stories, she becomes the goat herself. This illustrative description reinforces the power that Zeus held, as he is later described to wear the goatskin in battle. Crafted in silver, this rare brooch has a hand painted scene of Amaltheia holding the goat still while the infant Zeus