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Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star

4th - 5th century AD

Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
Late Roman glass amulet pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun/Star
€ 265.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  23-4006
Ancient Roman glass amulet pendant made from molded blue glass. The pendant is topped with a large suspension loop, still intact and well preserved, whilst the reverse is plain and unadorned.
The pendant is decorated with a lion advancing to right. Above the lion are a Lunula (crescent) with a sun or star symbol above.
The majority of the pendant shows a fantastic silver toned iridescence, the suspension loop has a multicoloured iridescence. The blue glass can best be seen on the reverse side.

Length: ± 25,8 mm
Width: ± 19,1 mm

Condition: good solid condition, complete with suspension loop. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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Lions were strongly associated with Hercules as he strangled the Nemean Lion as one of his Twelve Labours. A lion's skin was one of Heracles' attributes.
For soldiers in the Roman army, the lion hunt was a favourtie pastime. The Roman Imperial army included 'venatores' (hunters) in their ranks.

A crescent (Lunula) was a popular symbol in many ancient cultures. It is associated with Artemis/Diana as a symbol of virginity and female chastity.
In Christianity, the Lunula entered Marian iconography. In the Crusades, it became associated with the Orient (Byzantine Empire, Levant and Outremer) and was widely used in Crusader seals and coins.


Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Glass
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