Late Roman Glass Amulet Pendant with Lion, Moon and Sun / Star

4th-5th century AD

€ 300.00 VAT margin scheme

In stock: 1 available Article code: 23-4006

Object Description

Ancient Roman amulet pendant made from moulded blue glass. A large, well-preserved suspension loop surmounts the pendant, while the reverse is plain.

A lion advances right beneath a crescent surmounted by a sun or star motif.

Most of the pendant displays silver-toned iridescence, while the suspension loop has a multicoloured sheen. The original blue glass is most clearly visible on the reverse.

Specifications

Length: ± 25,8 mm

Width: ± 19,1 mm

Condition

Good, solid condition, complete with suspension loop. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.

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 favourite 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.

Period	Ancient, Roman
Category	Ancient Jewellery
Material	Glass
Country / Region	Roman Empire

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