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Georgian Janus Wax Seal Necklace

$1,600

Janus is the Roman god of transitions, time, duality, passages, beginnings and, of course, endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces pointing in opposite directions representing different perspectives, or the resolution of differing points of view. In this Georgian wax seal fob, Janus is depicted with not 2 but sixteen faces. Can you see them all?

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  • Materials

    14k gold-cased mounting (tests), agate, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1800

  • Condition

    Very good

  • Size

    3/4" x 1/2", 18" chain

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17141837

please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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