Lot Essay
For a related necklace also centered by a cameo, see no. 16 in J. Spier, Treasures of the Ferrell Collection.
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CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN GOLD NECKLACE WITH A SARDONYX CAMEO
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Composed of forty-nine oblong embossed elements in the form of two birds joined at their tails, the elements joined by wire loops on the reverse, one tongue-shaped terminal preserved; centered by an oval box with a crimped border, set with the cameo depicting the draped bust of a woman in profile to the right, the details finely delineated
15 ½ in. (39 cm.) long
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Composed of forty-nine oblong embossed elements in the form of two birds joined at their tails, the elements joined by wire loops on the reverse, one tongue-shaped terminal preserved; centered by an oval box with a crimped border, set with the cameo depicting the draped bust of a woman in profile to the right, the details finely delineated
15 ½ in. (39 cm.) long
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany, 1960s-1986.
Private Collection, New York 1986-2011.
Private Collection, New York 1986-2011.
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