ROMAN GOLD PENDANT WITH PURPLE GLASS CABOCHON

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A circular gold pendant centred by a purple glass cabochon set within a beaded collet. The setting is surrounded by a band of ropework and an outer border of applied granules. Four projecting terminals with globular finials extend from the sides of the plaque. Above are two moulded rings and a suspension tube with beaded openings. Three loops are attached along the lower edge. Size: 20mm x 17mm; Weight: 3.6g Provenance: UK private collection; London market; ex Swiss collection, 1980s–2007.

Estimate:£400

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