Ancient Roman gold Pendant - With XRF test
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 3,900 - € 4,300
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Description from the seller
A Roman gold lunula pendant from the period,
dating to the 3rd-4th century. Century Ad.
This exquisite piece features filigree scrollwork and applied gold beads in the shape of grapes
At its centre lies an almandine garnet cabochon, set in a closed setting, showcasing a distinctive dark red cabochon garnet.
Academic report by Dr Laura Maria Vigna Roma Italy accompanies this lot
Object Crescent (plural: lunulae)pendant.
Measurements:38x35mm.
Lunula pendants were pieces of jewellery modelled in the shape of a crescent moon, worn in Ancient Greece and Rome as protection against evil and to attract good fortune. These lunar motifs became very popular in Greek and Roman jewellery throughout the entire Roman Empire.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In London
Previous private English collection 1980
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all applicable national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU, no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply.
The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
A Roman gold lunula pendant from the period,
dating to the 3rd-4th century. Century Ad.
This exquisite piece features filigree scrollwork and applied gold beads in the shape of grapes
At its centre lies an almandine garnet cabochon, set in a closed setting, showcasing a distinctive dark red cabochon garnet.
Academic report by Dr Laura Maria Vigna Roma Italy accompanies this lot
Object Crescent (plural: lunulae)pendant.
Measurements:38x35mm.
Lunula pendants were pieces of jewellery modelled in the shape of a crescent moon, worn in Ancient Greece and Rome as protection against evil and to attract good fortune. These lunar motifs became very popular in Greek and Roman jewellery throughout the entire Roman Empire.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In London
Previous private English collection 1980
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all applicable national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU, no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply.
The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
gold
Century/ Timeframe
3rd.-4th.C Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
5.36 g
Year acquired
1995
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
With XRF test
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
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.
