Antique 7 Days of the Week Gods & Goddess Chariots Carved Cameo Bracelet Silver

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Antique 7 Days of the Week Gods & Goddess Chariots Carved Cameo Bracelet Silver
This amazing Art Deco is hand carved from Carnelian shells and set into 800 Silver adorned with marcasites.
Circa 1920s
Each panel depicts a God/Goddess riding a chariot that represents a day of the week.
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Monday is Diana (Artemis) who is the Goddess of Hunting. Her chariot is pulled by slaves.
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Tuesday is Mars (Ares) who is the God of War. His chariot is pulled by a pair of stallions.
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Wednesday is Mercury (Hermes) who is the God of Translators & Interpreters. He served as the Messenger for all the Gods and ruled over wealth, good fortune, commerce, and fertility. His chariot is pulled by roosters.
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Thursday is Jupiter (Zeus) who is the King of all the Gods. His chariot is pulled by swans.
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Friday is Venus (Aphrodite) who is the Goddess of Beauty & Love. Her chariot is pulled by birds (I believe they are doves).
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Saturday is Saturn (Cronus) who is the God of Time. His chariot is pulled by winged snakes.
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Sunday is Apollo (Phoebus) who is the God of Light (Sun). His chariot is pulled by 4 horses.
Antique and gently pre-loved. It is missing one marcasite.
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