Roman Gold Pendant with Skeleton Gemstone

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

1 in. (2.7 grams, 26 mm).

Ellipsoid onyx gemstone with an incuse skeleton motif, set in a gold-sheet cell with granule cluster below and ribbed loop above, reverse with border of pellets enclosing three rosettes.

Provenance

From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0175