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LOT 0087

Roman Gold Luna Pendant

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (3.53 grams, 21 mm).

Crescentic gold wire shank with beaded wire to the inner face of the arc applied granules, ribbed suspension loop.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

See British Museum, accession numbers 1850,0601.3 and 1850,0601.4, for similar.

Footnotes

Such lunar pendants were worn by girls in ancient Rome as amulets to protect them against evil forces. The equivalent pendant for boys was the bulla.

CONDITION

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LOT 0087

Roman Gold Luna Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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