Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 164:
Description
9.8*5cmWt:31.8g
Its long tail feathers adopt a multi-layered, flowing streamlined design, set with emeralds, diamonds and rubies on the wings to perfectly echo the mythical phoenix’s magnificent, multi-hued tail plumage. Having endured World War II, people yearned for rebirth and hope. The phoenix, symbolising "rising from the ashes", became a popular motif in jewellery design. It satisfied the era’s taste for opulence and symbolism while embodying people’s hopeful wishes for the future. This design combining the substantial weight of gold with the rich hues of gemstones is characteristic of Retro jewellery: bold volume, saturated colour and clear allegorical meaning.
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