67. Roman chain necklace with pendant, c.3rd-6th century AD
Gold and glass
Length of chain: 35cm
11998
£ 5,000
Chain of figure '8' loop-in-loop terminating a raised circular boss with central nipple and S-hook clasp, with an openwork circular pendant, the centre of which is inset with clear glass...
Chain of figure '8' loop-in-loop terminating a raised circular boss with central nipple and S-hook clasp, with an openwork circular pendant, the centre of which is inset with clear glass or rock crystal on one side, missing on the other. The boss is ancient but the S-hook, which attaches it to the other end of the chain, is modern. Intact.
Provenance
R.S.L. collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 2000Accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece.
Literature
L. Ruseva-Slokoska Roman Jewellery A Collection of the National Archaeological Museum, Sofia (1991) No. 94 for the chain.Compare a slightly later and variant example at the British Museum, London UK, Museum no.1981,0505.1
