Gold Pendant With Roman Glass Cameo : Gorgoneion (gorgon - Medusa)

Object description :

"Gold Pendant With Roman Glass Cameo : Gorgoneion (gorgon - Medusa)"

Gold pendant with Roman glass cameo: Gorgon - Medusa.

Roman art, 3rd century AD.
Cameo : Yellow glass.
Modern pendant mount, 18 carat gold, 3 pink sapphires set.
Pendant: 25 x 22 mm.

Charming little luminous and solar cameo.
The face of the gorgon from the front, called gorgoneion, was often represented for its apotropaic virtues.
Perfect condition.

Provenance : Private collection (south of France).

Price: 900 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Perfect condition

Material: Glass

Reference: 1501981
Availability: In stock