Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A superb and elegant 96% gold (equivalent to 23K+) necklace, composed of thick wire chain links folded in half then slightly pinched in the middle to create twisted, interlocking, figure-8 shapes. The chain is secured by a simple hook-and-eye clasp and is still wearable! This lavish necklace closely resembles those found in the Hoxne Hoard, the richest find of treasure from Roman Britain and the largest collection of gold and silver found anywhere within the Roman Empire from the 4th to 5th centuries. Those chains and necklaces, similar to the one seen here, are thought to be owned by an elite woman, and were probably designed to have pendants hanging on them. Size: 18.75" L (47.6 cm); gold quality: 96% (equivalent to 23K+); weight: 21.4 grams

For a very similar necklace from the Hoxne Hoard please see the British Museum's website, museum number: 1994,0408.7.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175379

Excellent. Clasp still functional.