A 19th century archaeological revival hardstone intaglio brooch, the oval intaglio carved to depict Hebe, the Greek goddess of Youth, bearing a bowl, with a pitcher of nectar at her feet, collet-set to a bar brooch with granulation and bead decoration throughout, mounted in gold, length 5.6cm. £600-£800

Hebe was the goddess of Youth, the personification of eternal beauty. Her role was cupbearer to the gods, serving them nectar as they feasted in Zeus’ palace on Mount Olympus.