{"product_id":"ancient-roman-banded-agate-amp-gold-pendant","title":"Ancient Roman Banded Agate \u0026 Gold Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e Circa 1st to 2nd century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded agate cabochon, cream and beige tones with concentric zig‑zag bands, smoothly polished on both faces. High‑karat gold sheet bezel, hammer‑set with triangular prongs around the perimeter and a twisted wire outer border. One suspension loop above and two lateral loops below, probably for use on a necklace or as a central element in a more complex jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 25 × 15 mm; weight: 2.11 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Surface wear and minor encrustation in crevices; loops and bezel intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTear‑drop agate pendants with multiple attachment loops are well‑documented in Roman contexts from the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East, where banded agates were favored for amuletic jewelry.  \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private NJ Collection acquired in the USA Market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53254178537786,"sku":"17309","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17309bl.jpg?v=1775077557","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/ancient-roman-banded-agate-amp-gold-pendant","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}