Ancient Roman Bronze, Stunning Early Venus Pendant (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze pendant, circa 1st–3rd century AD, weight 5.42 g, dimensions 35.8 × 12.2 mm, from a private collection inherited from grandfather; acquired in 1985 in Belgium; in very good condition with minor signs of wear.
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Ancient Roman Art: CHOICE ROMAN PENDANT, circa 1st–3rd century AD. Such small pendants were worn by Roman prostitutes to discreetly advertise their profession. This one is with top patina—interesting and rare.
Weight: 5.42 grams
Height: 35.8 mm
Width: 12.2 mm
Source: EdgarLowen
Material: Bronze
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Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s
Ancient Roman Art: CHOICE ROMAN PENDANT, circa 1st–3rd century AD. Such small pendants were worn by Roman prostitutes to discreetly advertise their profession. This one is with top patina—interesting and rare.
Weight: 5.42 grams
Height: 35.8 mm
Width: 12.2 mm
Source: EdgarLowen
Material: Bronze
See image for your own impression
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Stunning Early Venus, Bronze
Century/timeframe
1-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
5.42 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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