ULYSSES and HIS DOG ARGO Hand-Painted Silver Pendant on Egyptian Jasper

This pendant features a hand-painted scene of Ulysses and his faithful dog Argos, masterfully rendered by artist Tommaso Rossi on Egyptian Jasper. Known for its warm, earthy tones and natural swirling patterns, Egyptian Jasper lends depth and organic beauty to the piece. Set in solid silver, the pendant harmoniously blends ancient symbolism with refined craftsmanship, paying tribute to one of the most poignant moments in The Odyssey.

Ulysses, also known as Odysseus in Greek mythology, is the legendary king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer’s The Odyssey. Renowned for his cunning intellect, unyielding perseverance, and deep yearning for home, Ulysses spent ten arduous years returning from the Trojan War. His adventures—marked by trials from gods and monsters alike—highlight his resilience and humanity. This pendant captures not just his return, but the emotional essence of his character: a man shaped by longing, loyalty, and the enduring pull of home.

Argos, the loyal hound who waited twenty years for Ulysses’ return, stands as a timeless symbol of unwavering devotion and unbroken memory. According to the myth, he was the only one to recognize Ulysses upon his return to Ithaca—despite the hero's disguise and the years gone by. Their brief yet powerful reunion captures the emotional heart of the epic: a bond that endures time, absence, and silence.

Tommaso Rossi is the talented young artist who creates these exquisite miniature portraits and mythical stories. Working on both marble and hard stone discs, he depicts historical and mythical figures from ancient Greece and Rome, using paints such as enamels, titanium acrylics and graphite. In his amazingly detailed technique, Tommaso employs either an echidna quill or a rose thorn instead of a brush to define the figures on these miniature masterpieces.

Born in Rome in 2000, Tommaso first attended art school on Via Ripetta and then, recognized for his superior talent, he entered the prestigious “Scuola dell’Arte della Medaglia”. This is an elite art school in Rome where only a small number of the finest young artists are carefully chosen for further training in the arts of engraving and plastic modeling.
For more than a century, exceptional artists have acquired additional skills through the use of ancient techniques, innovative methodologies, design and craftsmanship. Importance is also given to art history and conservation. Classical traditions are reimagined, merging Antiquity with present day culture.