GAY MYTHOLOGY 24KT GOLD GILDED CERAMIC ANCIENT GREEK SIGNED TRINKET BOX IN COBALT BLUE 14 cm

Rare Find - Discontinued - Beautifully ornate 24 kt Gold Gilded Ceramic Porcelain Cobalt Blue trinket box themed from Ancient Greek Mythology and depicting what is arguably the world's first Gay that has been documented - GANYMEDE. The images on the trinket box depict Ganymede together with 2 Vakches (initiates of the Dionysus cult). There are other scenes depicted around the outer rim of the lid, in among others, of Ganymede serving wine to Zeus. The Greek names of Ganymede and the Vakches are inscribed above their images on the lid. A truly magnificent specimen of ancient Greek Art and of the first documented Gay. This is a must for a collector. Kindly read the section on "FACTS" below for more info.

CONDITION: This is a Vintage piece that has been very well looked after, however (due to storage) there are three very minor chips on the INSIDE LIP of the lid of the trinket box. This thankfully does not affect the overall look as it is on the "inside", whilst the trinket box is in Pristine condition it does have to be sold as used due to the minor defect.Please note that apart from the above the item is in pristine condition, with no cracks, cracking, scratches.

ORIGIN: GREECE

DIMENSIONS: 14 cm Radius, 4.3 cm height

WEIGHT: 513 gm

FACTS: The first mention of Ganymede can be found in Homers' epic where he is depicted as "the most beautiful of mortals" in "The Illiad", Book XX (20), lines 233-235. According to ancient Greek Mythology, Ganymede was a Trojan Prince, son of Tros (founder of Troy). Ganymede was a youth of exceptional beauty who attracted homosexual desire and love. In the myth, Zeus - the King of the Olympian Gods - fell in love with Ganymede, and turning into an Eagle abducted Ganymede, bringing him to Mount Olympus. Here he became the "cup-bearer" to the gods, succeeding Zeus' daughter Hebe. Zeus compensated Tros by gifting him fine horses. Later Zeus placed Ganymede in among the stars as the constellation of Aquarius (Cup-bearer), which is adjacent to the constellation of "Aquila" (The Eagle).

Kindly have a good look at the photos, especially the enlargement of the small chips, as these all form an important part of the description. What you see is what you will receive. Please note that there is some reflection from the flash of the camera. Image quality and colours depend on individual screen settings of devices and monitors.

SHIPPING: Postnet to Postnet R 110.00

Item will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment.