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THBRoman 22K Gold Chain Necklace - 21.4 grams
Lot 52
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
Nov 29, 2018
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2018-11-29 10:00:00
2018-11-29 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Holiday Glitz - Ancient / Ethnographic Art
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What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Wow! A stunning, elegant 22 karat gold necklace, composed of a fine loop-in-loop chain secured by a simple hook-and-eye clasp. In excellent condition. The overall effect is simple but eye-catching, and this example of expert Roman craftsmanship is still wearable! Length of chain: 18.8" L (47.8 cm); 21.4 grams
This chain closely resembles those found in the Hoxne Hoard, the richest find of treasure from Roman Britain and the largest collection of gold and silver found anywhere within the Roman Empire from the 4th to 5th centuries. Found within this hoard were body chains, necklaces, bracelets, and rings, some of the rings threaded onto the chains. The chains and necklaces like this one were made to be worn by very elite women, and were probably designed to have pendants hanging on them. Indeed, it seems likely that the gold jewelry in the Hoxne hoard represents the finest items owned by a wealthy woman (rather than items she would have worn every day), including heirlooms and items that were probably made just for her wedding.
See a very similar necklace from the Hoxne Hoard at the British Museum: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1362669&partId=1&searchText=roman+gold+chain&page=1 and a body chain with similar terminals, also from the Hoxne Hoard: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1362670&partId=1&searchText=roman+gold+chain&page=2
This lot has been has been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis. A basic 1-page summary of the XRF screening will accompany purchase, identifying each element present in the sample, as well as the quantity of elements present. A more complete analysis detailing historical data / comparisons is available for additional charge – please contact us.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#137717Excellent. Clasp still functional.Condition
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