Lion in Moeca gold medal
Lion in Majesty, also known as the Lion in Moeca. This is a quintessentially Venetian pendant medal, handcrafted in 18kt yellow gold, 18 mm in diameter, and 3.60 grams. Notice the Gospel book held open by the winged lion’s paw. What does “in moeca” mean? Seen from the front, with its wings spread in this position, the lion resembles a crab with open claws; moeca in Venetian means a crab during its molting period; hence, the Venetians, pragmatic as ever, quickly nicknamed this type of lion Moeca. The lion of Venice is undoubtedly an indelible mark on history and is the one that best represents the city today.
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Description
Lion in Majesty, also known as the Lion in Moeca. This is a quintessentially Venetian pendant medal, handcrafted in 18kt yellow gold, 18 mm in diameter, and 3.60 grams. Notice the Gospel book held open by the winged lion’s paw. What does “in moeca” mean? Seen from the front, with its wings spread in this position, the lion resembles a crab with open claws; moeca in Venetian means a crab during its molting period; hence, the Venetians, pragmatic as ever, quickly nicknamed this type of lion Moeca. The lion of Venice is undoubtedly an indelible mark on history and is the one that best represents the city today.
