19th Century British "Socrates" Antique Gilded Wax Seal Pendant

**19th Century British "Socrates" Antique Gilded Wax Seal Pendant** https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/c240fa2ee6676eb25e57397e8cc545477a1807c4.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/debece023c5ee93e74011e411b20a9f29570b742.jpg This wax seal is estimated to date from around 1850. The engraved portrait is of the ancient Greek philosopher: "Socrates." "I know only one thing, that I know nothing." "The secret of happiness lies not in seeking more, but in cultivating the ability to be content with little." "The unexamined life is not worth living." These three quotes are classic sayings of Socrates, and they are sentences I deeply admire. https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/b187aea2f73fc5bd5a4253f7315febd74e8bdf47.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/8db424cde6a5beeeeb8231e266006cda4cf73370.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/7791bed5cd556e4d5da5ddc785c2ea746f122cbb.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/88ce9150aa895dbc914abbc58221c792319be7a2.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/d71ffb06400f7fe998f00ae28346b60594fa1ca4.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/ce60c84522f17052a0f6cad69661e55dc53148a3.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/888ce5caa984cb7907a615ffa47bd4e9cc8a1e08.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/c1df7bda88d874e3e16f9ecb11771faca7990f01.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/590a34fecfd7227c697e139f5d498ea4678a6579.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/9caabc95add6beeeef5fef2125e25dca38264a68.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/3b15513fe84cc49e8403e5b5576497ca2bb8a19d.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/a1d8edbfe46c1e2626b5ef6365ddd0416c485c63.jpg The intaglio carving is exceptionally deep, giving the resulting wax seal a distinct three-dimensionality. The rendering of hair and facial features is remarkably lifelike. Additionally, the blood jade inlay of the wax seal, with its deep green hue, is exquisitely beautiful, exuding a stable, grand, and elegant aura. The size is just right, making for a stunning necklace pendant. https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/293649a3a146a87036c0a711305f69e1a2fab741.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/b49c2abb8899f928ebcf8a5513f66a6eeea8bc35.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/42daea1935072682e95718ef464b4acf0e47714a.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/883309a797d47fad4096e7f72671e1ea808bd30d.jpg The decorative carvings on the pendant itself feature thistles and forget-me-nots. "Thistle": Symbolizes bravery and fortitude, an unyielding adherence to one's principles. "Forget-me-not": Carries the sentiment of enduring remembrance and the cherishing of a relationship. Overall, this is an antique wax seal pendant rich in profound meaning. https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/56ce71ddbdce9f5167d9d605c69bbd33a6a1e5cd.jpg 【Dimensions】Base seal: Length 1.5 x Width 1.4 x Height 2.5 cm 【Materials】Blood jade. The casing's lustrous golden color closely resembles K gold, but due to its age, any hallmarks may be absent or worn. Therefore, it is tentatively considered gilded. *【 Please Note 】* ✓ __This is a pendant-style wax seal; the necklace is not included for collection purposes.~__ ✓ The base seal has minor superficial scratches, but the overall structure is very stable. ✓ The gilding shows slight signs of wear.