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LOT 0769
Roman Gold Pendant with Pearl
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.04 grams, 17 mm).
A discoid gold pendant jewel displaying a polished garnet insert at the centre of a pellet roundel, eight pearl beads mounted on spokes radiating from the circumference; squashed suspension loop to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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