ANCIENT ROMAN WOMAN'S PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY

These small globular pendants were popular among common women in ancient Rome. Some have been described as prostitute’s pendants and that view is widely published on the internet. This example is 7.3mm, well over 1/4" diameter of   spherical form. It has been professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored. It is suspended on an 18” Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear and is jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.