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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
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Tapering and balanced
Lustrous and white
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
