Prince Mélicerte Sculpture-pichet in blue glass paste and golden tops, n°110/250, based on a model created by Cocteau. on the side: Jean Cocteaux, Daum France on the foot restorations Ht.: 25.5 cm NB: In Greek mythology, Mélicerte is a young prince of Thebes, who, to escape the murderous madness of his father Athamas is thrown into the sea by his mother Ino. Touched by their tragic destiny, Poseidon saved him from the waters and transformed him into a marine deity protecting sailors, under the name of Palemon.