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THBRoman 15K+ Gold Pendant Crescent Shaped, 8.5 g
Lot 15
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 9, 2021
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2021-12-09 12:00:00
2021-12-09 12:00:00
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Bidsquare : All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic
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Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Hellenistic to Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BDE to 1st century CE. A gorgeous 15K+ gold (72% gold, equivalent to just under 18K) pendant of an overall crescent moon form adorned with granules and a filigree border. At the center of the crescent is a large granule flanked by two granules to either side that descend in size. Gold wire outlines the inner border and is accentuated by and additional two granules of a petite size at the pointed ends, and the generously filigreed border is punctuated by two more granules of a size comparable to the centermost granule, making a total of nine granules. Finally, a ridged suspension loop is underscored by a granulated band. Size of pendant: 8.6" W x 1.55" H (21.8 cm x 3.9 cm); cord is: 19" L (48.3 cm), total weight: 8.5 grams.
This pendant is replete with impressive artistry, technique, and symbolic meaning. The crescent moon shape was associated with Luna, the divine embodiment of the moon usually depicted in Roman art paired with the Sun and driving a four-horse chariot known as a quadriga. Lunar motifs are also linked with the Roman goddesses Diana and Juno.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#155510Gold has been cleaned but has some light deposits in lower profile areas. Very slight bending to form but overall in excellent condition. Includes a modern cord with silver-plated clasp to make it wearable.Condition
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