No. 97849459

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Ancient Roman Carnelian, Gold Pendant with Intaglio of Hebe / Juventas
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€ 300
12 weeks ago

Ancient Roman Carnelian, Gold Pendant with Intaglio of Hebe / Juventas

Roman gold pendant set with a light orange cornelian intaglio of Hebe (Juventas), holding the horn of plenty, standing on a pedestal, an eagle underneath. Hebe, or Juventas in Roman, was the goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods, daughter of Zeus and Hera. She was often depicted with her father’s royal eagle, symbol of Zeus's power and presence. Size: 2.1 cm L (including loop) - 13/16 inch Material: Gold and cornelian, total weight=1.5 grms Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. Condition: Intact Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.

No. 97849459

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Ancient Roman Carnelian, Gold Pendant with Intaglio of Hebe / Juventas

Ancient Roman Carnelian, Gold Pendant with Intaglio of Hebe / Juventas

Roman gold pendant set with a light orange cornelian intaglio of Hebe (Juventas), holding the horn of plenty, standing on a pedestal, an eagle underneath. Hebe, or Juventas in Roman, was the goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods, daughter of Zeus and Hera. She was often depicted with her father’s royal eagle, symbol of Zeus's power and presence.

Size: 2.1 cm L (including loop) - 13/16 inch
Material: Gold and cornelian, total weight=1.5 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.

Final bid
€ 300
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 400 - € 500

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