Cupid & The Centaur Wax Seal
A beautiful antique paste seal, light purple in colour featuring imagery of Cupid riding a centaur
This seal is a signed piece, associated with the highest quality seals. The signature is possibly Greek and appears as ‘Dixage’ or ‘Dixace’, Emma has looked but has been unable to tie the signature to an individual engraver
Why we love it
Cupid riding a centaur is a popular classical theme in art, paintings, sculpture and sometimes even jewellery
The symbolism is that of the overpowering, universal strength of love that can tame even the wildest, most untamed passions….or beasts
In Greco-Roman mythology and art, centaurs represent the dual nature of man: part man and part beast
An allegory for love mastering brute force and primal instinct
Additional information
| Era | Georgian |
|---|---|
| Seal material | antique paste to mimic amethyst |
| Seal colour | Light purple |
| Seal shape | North south oval |
| Dimensions | 28.5 x 23.2 x 3.9 mm |
| Condition | A nibble to the border at 4 o'clock which will be concealed in setting, Excellent antique condition with light surface wear |
What would Emma do?
This piece is perfect to become an intaglio pendant or Three Arm ring. We’ve priced this piece as our Classic Pendant and Three Arm Ring, however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant, please do reach out to us and we will tailor a quote for you.
Why not visit our Flown Away Home section for design inspo, or check out our full collection of wax seals.
