An Ancient Roman glass pendant in the form of a miniature amphora. The vessel features a piriform body terminating in a rounded knob base, now chipped. The shoulder’s of the body lead to a short cylindrical neck and flat top. The piece has been perforated through the neck for suspension. Miniature items, such as this fine example, were often used as charms for necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Signs of wear, such as minor abrasions to the surface, chips to the base and the top, as consistent with age. As in many ancient societies, jewellery was an important social marker used to demonstrate wealth. Following the spread of the Roman Empire, Roman jewellery became more and more elaborate in the designs and in the materials used. By the 1st century AD, the technique of glass-blowing had revolutionised the art of glass-making, allowing the quantity of production to be increased, whilst its price be reduced. It also allowed for new flexibility and artistic freedom, with glass now becoming a decorative luxury to rival pottery. It was this novel mass production of the material in imperial Rome that prompted the development of glass jewellery, though its valuable properties today derive in large part from the ageing process. Measurements: (circa) L 1.3cm x W 0.8cm Provenance: Ex S.M private collection, London, acquired by descent 1970-99. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**