ROMAN GOLD PENDANT WITH CAMEO OF A BLACK AFRICAN

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. > A gold pendant with an oval mount featuring a raised inner collet and a broad rim decorated with alternating triangular clusters of granules and granulated rosettes. The central setting encloses a layered agate cameo carved in relief with the head of a Black African in profile to the left, with tightly curled hair, deep-set eyes, a prominent brow and full lips. A plain suspension loop is attached at the top. > > Size: 22mm x 17mm; Weight: 3.9g > Provenance: UK private collection; London market; ex Swiss collection, 1980s–2007. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. > >

Estimation:€593.03

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