Vintage Wedgwood Hygieia Cameo Ring
Striking vintage cameo ring set with a long navette-shaped jasperware plaque depicting Hygieia, the Greek Muse of health.
The worship of Hygieia was closely related to the Cult of Asclepius, however while Asclepius was associated directly with healing, Hygieia was revered for the prevention of sickness and preservation of good health - hence our word hygiene. She is also one of the healing gods mentioned in the Hippocratic oath:
I swear by Apollo Healer, by Asclepius, by Hygieia, by Panacea, and by all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will carry out, according to my ability and judgment, this oath and this indenture.
The ring is crafted in sterling silver with English hallmarks dating it to the year 1975 as well as the JW maker's mark for Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd.
Era: Vintage, 1975
Ring size: M or 6.25 US. Resize for £55
Head: 3.0cm by 1.3cm
Hallmarks: English, Sterling Silver, London, 1975. JW maker's mark
Condition: Great vintage condition, light wear consistent with age
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Condition
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