The bacchantes, or maenads, were girls who were present at Bacchanalian revels.

They took part in the frenzied worship of Bacchus (Greek: Dionysus), the god of wine and intoxication.

In Greek and Roman mythology, the bacchantes became so uncontrollable and wild that they slaughtered men, children and animals without restraint!

This fabulous Victorian-era brooch has been in my personal collection and I am now offering it up to be loved by someone else...

The brooch has been hand-carved from angel skin coral and has 15k gold (tested) brooch parts to the rear.

Beloved since ancient times for its feminine beauty, angel skin coral belongs in a rarefied circle of extraordinary gems. It is, quite simply, beyond rare and ranges in natural colours from a whisper of pink to vibrant orange-pink.

As you can see from the photos and video, the brooch features a detailed finial at one end with a swag effect with two drops in the middle and the head of a Bacchante at the other end.

The brooch measures approx 7.8cm by 4.5cm and weighs approx 13.9g.

Its brooch parts are secure and there is no damage to the coral. As coral is naturally formed, the colour is not uniform throughout and there are a few little black dots under the Bacchante's chin which won't be seen when it is being worn.

A truly unique piece that you won't see anyone else wearing!

**PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I NO LONGER SHIP TO GERMANY**