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Antiquities, Islamic Art, Indian Art & Contemporary Middle Eastern Art

Lot 62: A RARE ROMAN GOLD PENDANT SET WITH A CENTRAL CAMEO, PEARLS, AND GEMSTONES, 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D

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Start price: £7,500

Estimated price: £8,000 - £12,000

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Featuring a central hardstone cameo carved in relief with a classical-style bust of a youthful figure. The cameo is set within a ring of small, graduated seed pearls. This central arrangement is mounted on a wide gold disk inset with various gemstones in individual collet settings, including four rectangular-cut green gemstones, three red cabochons, and a dark oval cabochon. The outer circumference is decorated with a beaded wire border. The pendant is surmounted by a cylindrical gold suspension bail flanked by two pearls. 

Diameter: 5.5cm 

Weight: 35g