Ancient Roman Pelta amulet pendant (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze Pelta amulet pendant, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in good wearable condition with a dark green patina, currently strung on a modern leather cord; size about 45.6 mm.
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Ancient Roman bronze Pelta-shaped amulet with concentric circle decoration. The amulet has two ancient perforation holes from which the amulet is now strung on a modern leather jewellery cord, perfect for modern wear.
Such amulets are traditionally interpreted as apotropaic objects, symbolically linked to protection and martial symbolism in the Roman world.
Size: ± 45,6 mm
Condition: good solid condition, wearable, strung on modern leather jewellery cord. Attractive dark green patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
A Pelta is a small light shield, used by the Greek and Roman troops. The most easily identifiable attribute that is associated with the Amazons is the pelta, also called the Amazon shield.
The shield has an elliptical or crescent-shaped form. Pelta-shaped motifs are frequent decorations in mosaics, dress accessories, fixtures etc.
During the Roman Empire, the pelta shape was often used as a belt buckle, brooch or pendant, especially by the warlike Romans.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman bronze Pelta-shaped amulet with concentric circle decoration. The amulet has two ancient perforation holes from which the amulet is now strung on a modern leather jewellery cord, perfect for modern wear.
Such amulets are traditionally interpreted as apotropaic objects, symbolically linked to protection and martial symbolism in the Roman world.
Size: ± 45,6 mm
Condition: good solid condition, wearable, strung on modern leather jewellery cord. Attractive dark green patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
A Pelta is a small light shield, used by the Greek and Roman troops. The most easily identifiable attribute that is associated with the Amazons is the pelta, also called the Amazon shield.
The shield has an elliptical or crescent-shaped form. Pelta-shaped motifs are frequent decorations in mosaics, dress accessories, fixtures etc.
During the Roman Empire, the pelta shape was often used as a belt buckle, brooch or pendant, especially by the warlike Romans.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st-2nd century AD
Name of object
Pelta amulet pendant
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
