ROMAN GOLD FILGREE PENDANT

C. 1-300 AD, Roman. A beautiful gold pendant comprising a tear-drop shaped charm with an integrated suspension loop, applied granulations along the outmost border, applied "woven" decoration on the interior border, curvilinear decoration in the centremost section, and terminating in three stacked gold baubles decorated with applied granulation. This ornate item would probably have belonged to a well-off Roman matron. Good condition; on modern chain.Size: L:37mm / W:17mm ; 4.2g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.