Mermaid pendant

1880 - 1880

The figure of the mermaid has fired the imagination for centuries and is a popular motif in literature, music and visual art. She is the central element in this nineteenth-century pendant. The snake in her hand identifies her as Echidna, a monster from Greek mythology who after attacking Olympus, was hounded by various heroes.

• Places and dates

  Unknown, 1880? - 1880? (Production)

• Style

  Renaissance revival

• Materials

  Diamond , Enamel (fused coating) , Gold , Pearls , Emerald

• Dimensions

  • Height: 130 mm (Total)

• Category

  Jewellery

• Object number

  DMK10/1