Ancient Roman Carnelian Gemstone Medieval Silver Pendant

Ancient Roman Carnelian Gemstone Medieval Silver Pendant

Code: 10276

£300.00 Approx $373.6, €349.24
 

This is a simple ancient Roman intaglio of Fortuna, dating to the 3rd century A.D. It is cut on a carnelian gemstone. Set into a later medieval silver pendant, dating to the 12th - 13th century. The pendant is missing the suspension loop. An excavated jewel with a long history. 

OBJECT: Intaglio pendant

CULTURE: Roman / Medieval

DATE: c. 3rd century A.D. (pendant 12th - 13th century)

MATERIAL: Carnelian and silver

SIZE: 15mm x 12mm x 7mm 

WEIGHT: 2.47 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex.Property of a London Gentleman