Roman Gold and Carnelian Frog Pendant

Egypt, Roman, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely frog pendant comprised of a carnelian stone, the amphibian carved as an abstract, symmetrical, crest-like form with curved and angular features and an incised inverted "V" on the front face, which is convex, while the verso is flat. This carnelian carving is set in a bezel comprised of 89.8% gold (equivalent to over 20 karat) with an integral loop. In the Classical World, the ancients associated frogs with fertility, harmony, and the goddess Venus (Aphrodite). Strung on a modern leather cord to be wearable! Gold quality: 89.8%, equivalent to 20K+ gold. Weight: 2.3 grams. Size: .8" L x .625" W (2 cm x 1.6 cm) Size: 18" L (45.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, ex-Kamyas Antiques collected in 1998

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Condition Report: Carnelian pendant re-inserted inside gold cap with light adhesive residue along area of insertion. Small chips to carnelian pendant and minor indentations and abrasions to gold cap. Nice patina to gold component and smooth surfaces across carnelian.