Chain with a pendant bearing an emperor's profile in an openwork frame
The medallion here imitates a coin portrait of an emperor, and probably dates to roughly the mid third century when the latter began sometimes to be incorporated in jewelry. It has been noted that the sheet gold pendant is so flimsy that it might not have originally hung on this particular chain, which is, by contrast, rathe sturdy.
Artwork Details
- Title: Chain with a pendant bearing an emperor's profile in an openwork frame
- Period: Roman Period
- Date: A.D. 3rd century
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: gold
- Dimensions: Dia. of pendant 3 x L. of chain 45.6 cm (1 3/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
- Object Number: 10.130.1525
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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