Inv. n°: MMoCA690

Roman Gold Necklace and Pendant

A gold necklace comprising a gold trichinopoly band with tubular terminals set with filigree collars and four tear-shaped cabochon garnets; with attachment loops in the form of a round-section bar with recurved and hoop ends set with an openwork filigree annulated with granulate detailing; the pendant is a free-running hollow biconical tube with applied filigree heart designs and cabochon garnets and sapphires with filigree and granulate detailing.

ø 48 cm

c. 3rd-4th century AD

Gold, Sapphire, Garnet

Provenance

  • David Lavander collection, London
  • Acquired at Time Line Auction Auctions, Upminster, United Kingdom, 19th March 2011, lot 499

Publications

  • TimeLine Auctions, Coins & Antiquities, London, 18th March 2011, p. 70, lot no. 499

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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