Gerardo Sacco Vitreous Paste Woman Pendant - 35122lag

Pendant in 925/000 Silver and 750/000 Gold and square cut glass paste. The winged Sphinx, a figure from Greek mythology with a lion's body and bird's wings, is imprinted on the glass paste. According to the myth of Oedipus, the Sphinx guarded the entrance to the Greek city of Thebes, which visitors could enter only by correctly answering his riddle. It therefore symbolizes the mystery of life and the fascination of power which can be dangerous if it is not accompanied by modesty and justice.