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古罗马 黄铜色 密涅瓦 - 雅典娜女神半身像。高 12.5 厘米。公元 1 世纪 - 2 世纪。
编号 82873371
编号 82873371
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Roman bronze wire-wrapped Lunula amulet. The amulet is wire-wrapped and strung as a pendant on a modern leather jewellery cord with clasp.
Total length: ± 49 cm
Lunula amulet: ± 35,7 mm width
Condition: fair condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age and use. The amulet is strung on a modern jewellery cord with wire-wrapping to make it wearable as a pendant. See images.
A crescent (Lunula) was a popular symbol in many ancient cultures. It is associated with Artemis/Diana as a symbol of virginity and female chastity.
The wire wrapping technique dates back from ca. 2000 BC and was a favourite technique of jewellery makers of ancient civilizations.