Roman - Lunette Filigree Pendant > Lot No. 518

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. Superbly modelled and designed lunette pendant, its flat body decorated with applied filigree work, the borders with four rows of twisted and plain wire and the points of the lunette with small conical terminals with twisted wire collars; the centre displaying wire scrolls and beads; a small cast rosette affixed to each point and to the front of the banded suspension loop.

Measurements:
28mm tall; 4.13 grams.

Condition:
Extremely fine.

References:
Cf. Johns.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 950 - 1,430; USD 1,270 - 1,900)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,000