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A Roman gold pendant with portrait cameo

$11,981.44
£8,919.40
€10,000
CA$16,411.57
A$18,253.25
CHF 9,531.28
MX$222,122.64
NOK 121,728.99
SEK 114,160.32
DKK 76,126.51
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About the Item

The loop attached to an oval fitting with radiant decoration. The cameo made of agate, showing the profile of a female bust with hair pinned up. The portrait in the style of Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius. 3,6 cm (h) Ex London private property, Mr. C.M.; Ex New York private collection, collected in the 1980’s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.42 in (3.6 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 0.16 in (4 mm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2nd-4th century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    UTRECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6566238524312

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