J28a

Roman glass scroll-case pendant

£90

A large pendant in the form of a scroll case, made from dark green glass.

Pendants of this shape, often made in metal, were used to contain a small scroll which would hold a prayer or oath. These scrolls would be specific to the wearer and may relate to matters of health, wealth or fortune; such as wishing for an end to headaches etc etc.

Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD

One suspension loop lost otherwise intact

Size: 4.9 x 1.9 cms

Ex. private collection, Middlesex, UK. Probably acquired in the early 20th Century.