Medieval Roman Bronze Fertility Amulet (c 100 AD) - Unisex

 c 100-300 Common Era (A.D.)

This Roman bronze fertility pendant carries strong symbolic meaning in Roman visual language. Spheres and rounded drops were associated with fertility, abundance, generative power, and protection of the body.

You can see the "desert patina" that is composed of a mix of soil and the corrosion products of the bronze itself which have "glued" the sediment over centuries of burial.  Collectors often prize a smooth, intact desert patina because it indicates that the coin has not been harshly cleaned. While sometimes it can be removed with long-term soaking in distilled water, the patina is usually left as a mark of authenticity.

Such pendants were worn suspended from necklaces or clothing and believed to guard the wearer against misfortune and often worn by women, but also by men as general protective charms.

Authentic collector's item; Examples are found at the British Museum, the Metropolitan in NYC, and Musee d'Archeologie Nationale.

• Amulet size:  15mm x 8mm (about 5/8" x 1/4" inch)
• 14k bail handcrafted with hammered texture, ~5mm round
• Arrives in micro-suede pouch, gift box and polishing cloth 
• Certificate of Authenticity provided

*Chain not included; feel free to contact me for chain or leather options

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