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Collar with Medallion and Pendant
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About this work
This necklace is an amalgamation of several different pieces. A thick gold chain is attached to a central medallion, which holds a coin of the Roman emperor Commodus in its center, possibly an ancient replica. A second pendant chain is attached to the bottom of the medallion, strung with ten tiny amulets representing figures of gods, goddesses, and theatrical actors.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineCollar with Medallion and Pendant, Collar: c. 200–300 CE, Coin: c. 177 CE. Egypt, Alexandria, Roman. Gold; diameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mallon, 1948.419
