Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
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1st-3rd century A.D. A silver lunula pendant composed of a ribbed suspension loop, carinated crescentic body tapering at the terminals, filigree scrolled saltire to the centre. A lunar pendant was worn by girls in ancient Rome as an apotropaic amulet for protection against evil forces. The equivalent pendant for boys was the bulla. 3.3 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK. [No Reserve]
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Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
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