Lot Essay
For a nearly-identical example, see no. 2738, pl. LXI in Marshall, Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan & Roman, in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum.
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CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN GOLD NECKLACE
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Formed of a length of double figure-8 loop-in-loop chain, supporting a small crescentic pendant, terminating in granules, the clasp an eight-spoked wheel composed of twisted wire framed by plain wires, a granule at the join and in the center, with a strap in the back extending into the hook-and-loop closure
14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm.) long
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Formed of a length of double figure-8 loop-in-loop chain, supporting a small crescentic pendant, terminating in granules, the clasp an eight-spoked wheel composed of twisted wire framed by plain wires, a granule at the join and in the center, with a strap in the back extending into the hook-and-loop closure
14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm.) long
Provenance
Joan Granick, acquired in France or Switzerland and brought to New York, circa 1970s.
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