ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY AD.

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Viking, Ancient, and Medieval Jewelry for Mod...

By Faganarms LLC

Aug 2, 2023 - Sep 12, 2023

Set Reminder 2023-08-02 10:00:00 2023-09-12 13:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Viking, Ancient, and Medieval Jewelry for Modern Wear https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/faganarms-llc/viking-ancient-and-medieval-jewelry-for-modern-wear-13307
Ancient Jewelry refurbished for modern wear and related items. Faganarms LLC info@faganarms.com

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• Lot Description
  The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christianity, aided by the Roman philosopher, Boethius in his 523 treatises, The Consolation of Philosophy. Its popularity grew with Christianity's spread, represented in art, including Chaucer and Shakespeare, for two. Its popularity among the common folk who were most likely to be affected by misfortune resulted in widespread reliance on amulets representing the Wheel of Fortune. It is widely depicted on cathedral windows and in literature. This amulet is under 1/2" diameter (0.43"), made by the open face mold technique, with high relief representation of a eight-spoke wheel with raised hub and scalloped edge nubbed edge. It has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. It is mounted on aa 18" gilt Sterling silver necklace for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.
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