Small treasures bearing the traces of history Beautiful Ancient Roman Disc-Bearing Hand Pendant – Bronze – Rare Figural Fragment Description A fascinating Ancient Roman-style bronze figural fragment depicting an elegantly modelled human hand holding a circular disc. Originally conceived as part of a larger sculptural or decorative composition, the surviving fragment displays carefully defined fingers, a distinctive rounded object and a beautifully balanced form. The circular disc introduces an intriguing iconographic element, recalling the importance of ritual offerings, symbolic attributes and ceremonial gestures in Roman visual culture. Its precise original significance remains open to interpretation. The suspension perforations near the upper section were probably introduced during a later adaptation, transforming the fragment into a distinctive wearable pendant. Object Type: Figural Hand Fragment / Pendant Culture: Ancient Roman Period: Roman Imperial Period Date: ca. 1st–4th Century AD Material: Bronze Technique: Cast, Modelled in Relief Form: Extended Hand Holding a Circular Disc Iconography: Human Hand with Circular Disc Original Function: Component of a Larger Figural Composition Dimensions: Height: 30.28 mm ± Width: 12.86 mm ± Depth: 5.90 mm ± Weight: 6.50 g ± Note ★ Please consult the measurements to appreciate the piece’s actual size. Photographic framing can make objects of different dimensions appear similar in size. Buyers wishing to receive a printed Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate may submit their request before shipment. Every shipment is dispatched with full insurance coverage. Differences in shipping charges for certain countries reflect the country-specific costs of this insured service. Warm, museum-inspired lighting was chosen to bring out the object’s surface texture, form, craftsmanship and historic character naturally. Suspension cords and other display accessories visible in the photographs complement the presentation and are not included in the sale. Information Surface details have been documented using high-resolution equipment. The object’s form and structural integrity have been preserved, with photographic adjustments limited to minor colour balancing. Museum-standard technical photographs may be supplied to interested collectors during the auction. If requested before shipment, an expert assessment report and a signed ownership document prepared in the buyer’s name can be provided in PDF format within 3–5 business days. When identifying an archaeological object, experienced museum specialists and archaeologists consider its known find context, material, form and symbols alongside museum examples and academic research; appropriate advanced laboratory examinations can provide additional scientific insight into specific questions concerning material, manufacture and dating. The stated period, original function, symbolic meaning and material reflect academic assessments supported by typological comparisons and expert opinions. Advanced scientific analyses are separate examinations conducted beyond the scope of the sale. Scholarly consistency, transparent communication and good faith guide every presentation; no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.