Glass stamped disk pendant with gold hoop

Unknown

late 4th–5th century CE · Gold, glass · Greek and Roman Art

Pendant: Translucent greenish yellow. Slightly oval disk with rounded edge and flat underside; at top, flattened suspension tab pierced with small hole sideways. Stamped in sharp detail with a lion advancing right; above, crescent and star. Intact, except for small chip in edge of disk; some bubbles; faint weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–5th century CE

Medium

Gold, glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76