Description
Heading: Roman jewellery – Luna copper alloy enamelled pendant 1st-4th century
Material: Copper alloy with enamelling
Period: Roman imperial
Date: 1st-4th Century
Origin: Anglo-Roman
Condition: Fine+
Description: A lunate bronze pendant, with enamelled cells of blue fields and white dots to the side and a central one with green enamel and white dot. The suspension loop above is intact.
Size and Weight: 39mm x 30mm. 11.19g
Features and Provenance: These pendants have been found at military sites associated with Roman cavalry and are therefore thought to have been placed on a horse rather than used as personal jewellery, though it is probable that the cavalryman would adorn his apron with such an item too. Similar example of the lunate harness pendant have been found at Vindolanda and were worn on the brow band, breast strap and haunch straps; a powerful magical symbol that has been witnessed on military tombstones.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of the artefact and there are grades between
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of pattern etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of pattern etc present. but may be worn
Fine (F). Wear on the artefact and parts of item and pattern etc may be missing or not visible
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