“Poppy” brooch, gold, spessartite, topazolite, spinel, rhodium plated, hot enamel.
The poppy served as a symbol of fertility due to its great fecundity. Therefore, it is a constant attribute of Hera (Juno), the goddess of fertility and marriage. The temple and statue of Hera (Juno), the goddess of fertility and marriage, on the island of Samos were decorated with poppy heads. Ceres (Demitra), the goddess of the harvest, was always depicted holding a poppy. Wreaths were woven from poppy flowers and ears of grain, which adorned her statues.
