Roman
A Graeco-Roman garnet and gold amulet of a sandal, circa 2nd century BC - 1st century AD
Garnet, gold
Length: 2 cm
Composed of garnet carved into the form of a food, set in a sheet gold sandal with wires as straps, secured through a drilled hole in the foot. A suspension...
Composed of garnet carved into the form of a food, set in a sheet gold sandal with wires as straps, secured through a drilled hole in the foot. A suspension loop at the back of the heel.
Condition
Minor surface wear with tiny chips to the garnet foot. The gold mount has some splitting and dents and the gold wire has been repaired where it joins the garnet foot at the toe and the sides.
Condition
Minor surface wear with tiny chips to the garnet foot. The gold mount has some splitting and dents and the gold wire has been repaired where it joins the garnet foot at the toe and the sides.