Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous 24 karat gold amphora pendant with its handles forming two loops for suspension. Granulations wrap around the wide body, the place where the body meets the neck, and the foot. A remarkable, tiny piece of artistry, perhaps made for someone whose family made its fortune in trading or exporting - or someone who particularly liked wine! Size: 0.45" W x 0.95" H (1.1 cm x 2.4 cm); 3 grams

As the Empire expanded, Romans gained access to mineral sources that allowed them to make rich gold items. Iberia was the major source of gold for the Romans, and there is widescale evidence for Roman mining of the region. Gold was also mined in Gaul and Britain, and, in some rare instances, imported from as far afield as India. However, the amount of gold available to the Romans was relatively small, and gold items are indicative of great wealth.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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Light encrustation on surface. Form is in very nice condition.