Large Rare Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch of the Goddess Hebe feed-gender-unisex with later revivals during the

with later revivals during the Renaissance and the Victorian era

with the tail wrapped delicately around the snake's body

At its centre blooms a delicate five-petal turquoise flower

40 carats in each earring

Large Rare Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch of the Goddess Hebe feed-gender-unisex with later revivals during theA superb and rare grand tour jewel, which takes the form of a classical scene showing the goddess Hebe, her father Zeus and Cupid. Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and Hera and is known for her eternal youth and ability to restore youth to mortals. She is the youngest of the gods and revered for keeping them eternally young. As the cupbearer of the gods, she is often depicted offering a cup to her father, who appears as an eagle, representing their