Roman
A Roman gold necklace with a lunula pendant, Circa 1st - 2nd century AD
Gold
Length: 45.5 cm
Further images
A loop in loop chain featuring a gold pendant known as a lunula, a crescent moon amulet worn by girls in ancient Rome, complete with its original elongated hook and...
A loop in loop chain featuring a gold pendant known as a lunula, a crescent moon amulet worn by girls in ancient Rome, complete with its original elongated hook and eye clasp. The chain has been extended with modern gold chain to ensure it is wearable.
Condition
Intact, minor scratches to the surface. An additional small amount of modern gold chain has been added to allow the necklace to be worn.
Condition
Intact, minor scratches to the surface. An additional small amount of modern gold chain has been added to allow the necklace to be worn.
Provenance
With Fortuna Fine Arts Ltd., New York, 1998, The Gift of the Gods: Jewelry from the Ancient World, no. 125, p. 78