Oud-Grieks Stunning Intaglio Stone ( Pan and a nymph ) Intaglio

Stunning Intaglio Stone or maybe the even rarer plasma , Ancient Greece 300-100 BC Intaglio Image of Pan and a nymph !!!!!!!!!!!! Extreem rare piece in high Quality . In Greek mythology, Pan, the god of the wild, shepherds, and flocks, is often depicted pursuing nymphs, particularly the nymph Syrinx. The story of Pan and Syrinx is a well-known myth where Pan's pursuit of Syrinx ends with her transformation into reeds to escape him. He then creates the panpipes, also known as syrinx, from these reeds, forever associating her name with his musical instrument Weight : 5.05 Gram 19.1 x 18.6 mm High Qualty. Source : John Boardman see image for own impression Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's " Pan's Pursuit: Pan, known for his love of nymphs and his tendency to pursue them, encountered Syrinx, a beautiful nymph known for her chastity and association with the huntress goddess Artemis. Syrinx's Escape: Fleeing Pan's advances, Syrinx sought refuge by the river Ladon and pleaded with her sisters for help. Transformation and Invention: To escape Pan's grasp, Syrinx was transformed into reeds. Pan, heartbroken and frustrated, then fashioned a musical instrument from these... lees verder bij Catawiki