Roman; probably Egypt
Necklace with Pendant
INV-0807
Roman; probably Egypt2nd-3rd century
Necklace with Pendant
Roman; probably Egypt →roman period (egyptian)ancientpendant (jewelry)gold
Date
2nd-3rd century
Medium
Gold, garnet, and emerald
Dimensions
L. 35.6 cm (14 in.) (with clasp); pendant: h. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson
For both men and women in the Roman world, jewelry functioned as a visible sign of wealth, social standing,
and gender. Artists of the time created some works in accord with earlier Hellenistic and Etruscan preferences
for the extravagant and conspicuous use of gold. Over time, imperial expansion increased Romans’ access to a variety of valuable materials, leading to a distinctly Roman taste for jewelry incorporating color—typically in the form of gemstones or glass, as seen in this necklace.
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