Fine Roman Gold Chain Necklace w/ Boss Medallion Clasp
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. This is a lovely necklace made from high quality 80% gold (equivalent to 19K+) comprised of a chain and medallion hook clasp. The medallion boss is the main decorative focal point, formed from a sheet of gold, hammered flat then molded into discoidal with a convex boss decorated with applied double spirals and braided roped twist wires. This medallion also serves as the clasp: the verso is welded to a thick wire bent into a loop to receive the hook attached to the terminal tip of the chain. The chain links are each made from a thick wire loop that is folded in half then slightly pinched in the middle to create twisted, interlocking, figure-8 shapes. This necklace is in excellent condition and is still wearable! Size (necklace): 15.25" L (38.7 cm); (boss): 0.75" Diameter (1.9 cm); gold quality: 80% (equivalent to 19K+); weight: 10.9 grams
For a similar example of this type of necklace please see the Walters Art Museum website, accession number: 57.521.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151665
Condition Report: Indentations and misshapen central boss and hook clasp. Loss to underside of gold sheet backing on boss but does not affect the face or overall presentation. Some chain links are also slightly bent, but intact.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. This is a lovely necklace made from high quality 80% gold (equivalent to 19K+) comprised of a chain and medallion hook clasp. The medallion boss is the main decorative focal point, formed from a sheet of gold, hammered flat then molded into discoidal with a convex boss decorated with applied double spirals and braided roped twist wires. This medallion also serves as the clasp: the verso is welded to a thick wire bent into a loop to receive the hook attached to the terminal tip of the chain. The chain links are each made from a thick wire loop that is folded in half then slightly pinched in the middle to create twisted, interlocking, figure-8 shapes. This necklace is in excellent condition and is still wearable! Size (necklace): 15.25" L (38.7 cm); (boss): 0.75" Diameter (1.9 cm); gold quality: 80% (equivalent to 19K+); weight: 10.9 grams
For a similar example of this type of necklace please see the Walters Art Museum website, accession number: 57.521.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151665
Condition Report: Indentations and misshapen central boss and hook clasp. Loss to underside of gold sheet backing on boss but does not affect the face or overall presentation. Some chain links are also slightly bent, but intact.
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