Roman Gold Necklace and Pendant

(Gold, garnet and sapphire, 65 grams, 48 cm.).

Circa 3rd-4th century AD. 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 annulate with granule detailing; the pendant a free-running hollow biconical tube with applied filigree heart designs and cabochon tear-shaped garnets and sapphires with filigree and granule detailing.

Provenance

Ex David Lavender collection, Bond Street, London.

Literature

See Christie's New York Ancient Jewelry catalogue, 11th December 2009.

CONDITION

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LOT 499

Roman Gold Necklace and Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £35,650

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