Object Description
An excellent Ancient Roman gold pendant set with a round garnet cabochon. The wine-coloured semi-precious stone is surrounded by a gold bezel, an intricate braided filigree trail and a thin bicone frame. The gold loop, added for suspension, has been repaired. The back of the pendant is unadorned and shows evidence of other types of fixtures. It is possible that the item was modified from an appliqué or an earring.
Date: 1st-4th century AD