Ancient Roman Bronze Beautiful Shell Pendant –...

A piece of the past, made to be worn Beautiful Ancient Roman Bronze Shell Pendant – Magnificent Patina Object Type: shell Pendant Culture: Ancient Roman / Eastern Mediterranean (Proposed) Period: Roman Imperial / Late Antique Tradition Date ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Material: Bronze / Copper Alloy Technique: Cast, Radiating Relief Decorati -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 cords, connecting rings, and other display accessories shown in the photographs are used solely for presentation purposes and are not part of the object. Dimensions Height: 31.28 mm ± Width: 22.13 mm ± Depth: 9.76 mm ± Weight: 11.63 g Description This beautiful bronze pendant displays a striking radiating-disc composition, distinguished by sculptural radial ribs, a substantial convex body and an integral suspension loop. The pendant's exceptional archaeological character is enhanced by its magnificent turquoise-green, reddish-brown and earthy patina, preserved across the deeply textured bronze surface. Its pronounced relief, substantial construction and beautifully preserved suspension element create an impressive miniature composition. A distinctive collector's piece, bringing together ancient ornamental craftsmanship and the enduring visual language of radiant symbolism. 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.

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