Fine Hardstone Gryllus Cameo Ring. Italian, Late 18th - Early 19th Century

Fine hardstone Gryllus cameo ring. Italian, late 18th - early 19th century.

A fine hardstone Gryllus cameo ring.

Italian, late 18th - early 19th century.

Ring size R UK / 8.5 US.

The cameo measures 2.1 x 1.3cm.

A particularly fine example carved from chalcedony and set in its original high carat gold ring mount.

A gryllus is a group of conjoined heads, usually fanciful combinations of beasts and humans, often with mythological associations, believed to protect the wearer from harm.