Roman Gold Pendant - Coiled Form w/ Incised Motif

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning gold pendant exhibiting a spiral form reminiscent of a seashell and strung on a modern strand with a lobster claw clasp to be wearable. This dazzling adornment is comprised of a single thick band with pointed terminals and a convex outer face skillfully incised with several registers of dotted and dashed motifs near each end. A slender gold wire wraps around the body of this coiling pendant, which attaches it to a lovely, twisted suspension loop. An elegant combination of ancient art and modern style! Size (pendant): 0.9" L x 1" W x 1.4" H (2.3 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.6 cm); (strand): 22" L (55.9 cm); gold quality: 82% (equivalent to 19.7 karats); weight: 6.4 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition Report: Ancient pendant strung on modern strand to be wearable. Some light indentations, but form is still clear. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive remaining detail.