Roman Gold Cell with Jasper Cabochon

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (9.63 grams, 34 mm).

Ellipsoid in plan cell with flange rim and a pair of loops at each end for connection to a chain; inset jasper cloison.

Provenance

Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980-1990, thence by descent.
Private collection, since 1993.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 96, for type.

Footnotes

The specimen has a good parallel with an element of a gold-chain necklace from the treasure of Nikolaevo. The use of stone to decorate Roman jewellery was very popular after the end of the 2nd century A.D., as is visible in the medallions of the Castellani and Frank Bequest collections in the British Museum.

CONDITION

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