A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Sculpture - Terracotta All are now modern mounted

All are now modern mounted as pendants with an adjustable 18K white gold chain

perhaps a shield

Condition: Intact and in excellent condition

an essential part of the horse harness

The armlet’s wavy form suggests that it was designed to fit comfortably around the arm

A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Sculpture - Terracotta All are now modern mountedA pretty translucent amethyst bead of ovoid shape. The bead form is a little irregular, as is to be expected from the hand polishing process used in the fabrication. Set as a modern 14K yellow gold teardrop pendant on an 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold. Background: The name of this exquisite purple quartz crystal comes from the Greek word "amethystos" which literally translates as remedy against drunkenness. In antiquity, this stone was