1142882

Rare Antique Biblical 10K Gold Cameo Brooch #1142882

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Rare Antique Biblical 10K Gold Cameo Brooch #1142882
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A rare and fabulous treasure produced in the early to mid 1800s, this exquisite antique Gold Cameo is a rare depiction of Rebecca at the Well with her slave Hagar, a historical Biblical Cameo Brooch telling the story of a jealous feud, survival and Gods blessing to Israel from the Book of Genesis. This master carved Cameo Brooch is mounted on a very unusual and gorgeous 10K Gold tested open back frame surrounded by gorgeous hand carved gold leaves that have been applies to the top of the frame; overall measurements are 1 1/4 inches long by 1 inch wide. This fabulous Antique 19th Century Cameo would make a wonderful addition for any serious collector! Fabulous master carving and an even better story!


HISTORY:Sarah struggling to overcome her barrenness and then trying to prevent the loss of her own status and means of support should Ishmael, Hagars son, become the recognized first born of Abraham instead of her own son Isaac. This carving is the confrontation between Sarah and Hagar, when Sarah is casting Hagar and her son Ishmael out into the desert towards Egypt. Sarah, the wife of Abraham is barren and sends her husband Abraham to procreate a child Ishmael with her female servant Hagar. Then Sarah realizes that she herself has also become pregnant with Abrahams son Isaac. Sarah wants her son Isaac to be the 'Child of the Promise'. The two women are caught in a downward spiral of patriarchal oppression. They are linked by the process of male succession unaware and unable to ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Mint</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Early to Mid 1800s</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Europe</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:European</td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Rare Antique Biblical 10K Gold Cameo Brooch</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Antique/Victorian Period</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Location:Mendota, IL USA</td></tr>
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