Ancient Rome, Imperium Gold Golden Cameo
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Description from the seller
Ancient Roman Gold Pendant or Brooch with Female Cameo – 1st–3rd Century AD
Exquisite Roman piece made of solid gold, weighing 1.4 grams, with a rectangular frame holding an oval cameo carved in layered chalcedony. The cameo depicts a noble Roman lady or deity in classical profile. The reverse includes delicately bent gold hooks, suggesting use as a pendant, earring component, or part of a larger fibula-type ornament.
Material: High-carat gold with chalcedony cameo
Dimensions: 15 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Dating: Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd century AD
Condition: Excellent ancient condition, with minor age wear
This fine jewel combines Roman craftsmanship with classical elegance, ideal for collectors of ancient gold adornments.
Provenance: From an old Montenegro collection, acquired in the 1990s.
All items come with CoA
Ancient Roman Gold Pendant or Brooch with Female Cameo – 1st–3rd Century AD
Exquisite Roman piece made of solid gold, weighing 1.4 grams, with a rectangular frame holding an oval cameo carved in layered chalcedony. The cameo depicts a noble Roman lady or deity in classical profile. The reverse includes delicately bent gold hooks, suggesting use as a pendant, earring component, or part of a larger fibula-type ornament.
Material: High-carat gold with chalcedony cameo
Dimensions: 15 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Dating: Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd century AD
Condition: Excellent ancient condition, with minor age wear
This fine jewel combines Roman craftsmanship with classical elegance, ideal for collectors of ancient gold adornments.
Provenance: From an old Montenegro collection, acquired in the 1990s.
All items come with CoA
Details
Culture
Ancient Rome, Imperium
Century/timeframe
1st–3rd Century AD
Name of object
Golden Cameo
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
15 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Montenegro
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
