Wax seal pendant with the Three Graces (Euphrosyne, Aglaea & Thalia). The Charites after Antonio Canova, antique wax seal jewelry in solid bronze.
This listing is for one pendant.
The Three Graces
In mythology the Graces were daughters of Zeus. The goddesses were created to fill the world with pleasant moments and good will.
From left to right: Euphrosyne (the goddess of Joy), Aglaea (goddess of Beauty and Splendor), and Thalia (goddess of Good Cheer).
This pendant was made using an antique intaglio seal dating to the 1800's. It was made after the famous Italian sculptor Antonio Canova's Three Graces (1816). Canova's first sculpture version can be seen in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The second version is in Victoria and Albert Museum, London England.
Note:
* this listing is for one wax seal pendant
* no frills - shipped with no meaning card, no gift packaging
* the pendant is made of solid bronze
* the size is about 23x28mm
The wax seal charms are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio.
Please note that the charm has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the bronze by hand, and this makes each and every wax seal charm unique. The charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp. The wax seal charm you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures.
Helpful hints:
* Some of the images (above) of the wax seal charms have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper.
*You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches.
This listing is for one pendant.
The Three Graces
In mythology the Graces were daughters of Zeus. The goddesses were created to fill the world with pleasant moments and good will.
From left to right: Euphrosyne (the goddess of Joy), Aglaea (goddess of Beauty and Splendor), and Thalia (goddess of Good Cheer).
This pendant was made using an antique intaglio seal dating to the 1800's. It was made after the famous Italian sculptor Antonio Canova's Three Graces (1816). Canova's first sculpture version can be seen in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The second version is in Victoria and Albert Museum, London England.
Note:
* this listing is for one wax seal pendant
* no frills - shipped with no meaning card, no gift packaging
* the pendant is made of solid bronze
* the size is about 23x28mm
The wax seal charms are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio.
Please note that the charm has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the bronze by hand, and this makes each and every wax seal charm unique. The charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp. The wax seal charm you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures.
Helpful hints:
* Some of the images (above) of the wax seal charms have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper.
*You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches.