A Roman Gold Shield Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Price - Over $10000 The face is defined with

The face is defined with incised mouth

the Roman god of the sun

weaving life into the soil

acquired prior 1958 and then by descent to his son

The rear stirrup spout

A Roman Gold Shield Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Price - Over $10000 The face is defined withA circular pendant with rope style decorative border and the center with a small circle in raised relief. Medium: Gold Dimensions: Pendant diameter: 1 2 inch (1. 27 cm). Strung on an adjustable 18 inch chain of 18K yellow gold. Condition: Ancient wear, but overall intact and in very good condition. Provenance: Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., acquired in the 1970s 1980s, then by descent to family.