Ancient Roman Bronze Beautiful Amulet – Rare Miniature tear-Shaped Pendant – ca

A piece of the past, made to be worn Beautiful Ancient Roman Bronze Amulet – Rare Miniature Tear-Shaped Pendant – ca. 1st–4th Century AD Object Type: Miniature Tear-Shaped Amulet / Pendant Culture: Ancient Roman Period: Roman Imperial Period Date: ca. 1st–4th Century AD Material: Metal Alloy, Probably Bronze Technique: Cast, Moulded Relief Decoration Form: Tapered Body with Globular Terminal and Integral Suspension Loop Iconographic Context: Roman Miniature Weapon Imagery / Clava Herculis Tradition -Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request before shipment (PDF format) -All shipments are sent fully insured. -During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner. -The suspension cord and connecting rings shown in the photographs are used solely for presentation purposes and are not part of the historical object. Dimensions Height: 25.93 mm ± Width: 8.36 mm ± Weight: 4.73 g ± Description The pendant's sculptural proportions and club-like silhouette provide a relevant iconographic comparison with this established Roman ornamental tradition. Small bronze amulets and suspended miniature objects were widely used throughout the Roman world, combining decorative craftsmanship with personal symbolism. The surface retains a rich, deep-green historical patina, complemented by contrasting earthy mineral deposits that accentuate its relief details and sculptural character. Its compact dimensions, distinctive suspension arrangement, attractive preservation and elegant miniature composition make this an appealing example of Roman personal ornamentation, particularly suited to collectors of ancient jewellery, Roman bronze artefacts and classical iconography. Information The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands. The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days. Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process. Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

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