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THBRoman Gold Pendant w/ Garnet Clusters
Lot 24a
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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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Antiquities, ethnographic, native american and fine art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Roman, late Imperial to early Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A gorgeous example of ancient oenophilia! A pendant in the form of a cluster of grapes, comprised of 7 rough-cut garnets and high-quality - over 22 karat - gold foil, strung to a modern, gold-plated chain to be wearable. The ancient Romans were the first civilization to cultivate grape vines, which were associated with Bacchus (identified in ancient Greece as Dionysos or Dionysus) - the Olympian god of wine, pleasure, ritual madness, ecstasy, and theatre. The cult of Bacchus was hugely popular, signifying the freedom created by wine, music, and ecstatic dance. As the empire was converted to Christianity, grapes and wine continued in popularity and began to symbolize the sacrament of the Eucharist, thus representing rebirth and regeneration. Either way, the Romans knew the power of partying! Size of pendant: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm); of largest garnet: 0.13" W (0.3 cm); of strand: 18.5" L (47 cm); gold quality: 95.5% (equivalent to over 22 karats); weight: 1.2 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#178218Ancient pendant strung on modern, gold-plated strand to be wearable. Some bending to gold foil but form is still clear. Otherwise, intact, excellent, and wearable.Condition
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