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 7.5mm, over 1/4" diameter of turnip form with a top stem or nub. It has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. It is suspended on a gilt neck chain for modern wear and is gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.