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"Lion in Winter" circa 1183
in person it is clear and in certain lights has a pale gray blue hint of color to it
Lustrous and white
Tapering and balanced
Set into pinched collets of gold over sterling silver
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch riker "Lion in Winter" circa 1183A lion, a goat, and two snakes comprise this outstanding Art Nouveau singular chimera jewel. Originating from Greek mythology, the chimera was a mythical creature synthesized from these three animals. Artfully reinterpreted here around 1900, the pendant brooch portion exhibits a lion head, goat's horns, with the lion's head extending outward and up to morph into two opposing snake heads. Each snake hisses with mouth agape showing tiny fangs, and the
