Asta Bidspirit | A roman silver pendant set


A roman silver pendant set with a carnelian intaglio. Priestress. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 9x19x4 mm (pendant) ; 10x13x3 mm ; 2,2 grs The female character is standing facing left, holding an offering plate in her right hand. She wears a long peplos, her hair pulled back in a bun with bands. Groundline. The mounting is composed of a silver plaque holding the intaglio, and a larger plaque with engraved ligns on the edge. On top, a silver gilded spherical bead pierced lenghtwise for suspension use. On the back, traces of oxydation and deposit. ” U.K. private collection