Roman - Gold Triangular Pendant with Blue Stone > Lot No. 652

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. Superbly modelled and designed triangular pendant, the borders with four rows of twisted, plain and segmented wire and the points of the triangle decorated with a large granule; the centre displaying a boss with a blue cabachon; at the apex a banded suspension loop.

Measurements:
Gold, 2.04 grams, 22 mm.

Condition:
Extremely fine.

References:
Cf. Johns.

Provenance:
Ex Lord McAlpine collection.

Estimate: £400 - 600 (EUR 500 - 740; USD 630 - 950)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £600