Roman Pendant With Cornelian Intaglio With Hybrid Creature, C. 2nd Century A.d. - May 16, 2024 | Artemission In London
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Roman Pendant with Cornelian Intaglio with Hybrid Creature, c. 2nd Century A.D.

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Roman Pendant with Cornelian Intaglio with Hybrid Creature, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Roman Pendant with Cornelian Intaglio with Hybrid Creature, c. 2nd Century A.D.
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Roman Pendant with Cornelian Intaglio with Hybrid Creature, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Oval red intaglio engraved with a hybrid creature depicted in profile facing left, the body of a rooster and the head of a helmeted warrior. It carries a shield and a spear. Set in gold pendant with fine beading pattern frame and wide ridged suspension loop.
Similar hybrid creatures in ancient mythology were known as sirens, harpies, sphinxes and hippalectryon.

Size:3 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/16 inches
Material:Cornelian and gold - total weight= 4.8 grms
Culture:Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Provenance: British private collection of the 1990s.

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Roman Pendant with Cornelian Intaglio with Hybrid Creature, c. 2nd Century A.D.

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