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# 685 Silver moon brooch of Diana, Goddess of Motherhood. Italian 17th century
(The above is the description as printed in the catalog.)    Ripley´s catalog number 8870

Exceptional hand chased work in this pin. It depicts two men looking up at Diana. One wears a headpiece bearing two horses that might be pulling a chariot. The Greek letters are Phi-Lota-Lambda-Lota-Alphia. On the reverse, each section has N^o14059   Measures 1 1/8" diameter. Ripley´s catalogue number 8682

Diana, came to be known as the " maiden huntress, but grew to the status of motherhood. By the birth of her daughter Ariadia. Then her path grew as well, to become known as the Queen of Witches. ( This during the famous witch hunts, falling between the 15th and 17th centuries. ) Diana became the mistress of majick. The teacher of spells, healing, and at the same time still holding her status as the protectress of all things wild."
The Goddess Diana