{"product_id":"medieval-cross-amulet-100-ad","title":"Roman Bronze Protective Amulet (c 100 AD) - Unisex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e c 100-300 Common Era (A.D.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRoman bronze fertility pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from a solid cast drop surmounted by a suspension loop. The spherical form is slightly irregular, reflecting ancient casting methods rather than mechanical symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amulet carries strong symbolic meaning in Roman visual language. Spheres and rounded drops were associated with\u003cstrong\u003e fertility, abundance, generative power, and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a \u003cstrong\u003e\"desert patina\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch pendants were worn suspended from necklaces or clothing and believed to guard\u003cstrong\u003e the wearer against misfortune\u003c\/strong\u003e and often worn by women, but \u003cstrong\u003ealso by men as general protective charms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples are found at the British Museum, the Metropolitan, and Musee d'Archeologie Nationale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eAuthentic collector's item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e- Amulet size:  15mm x 8mm (about 5\/8\" x 1\/4\" inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e- 14k bail with hammered texture, ~5mm round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArrives i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003en micro-suede pouch, gift box and polishing cloth with certification of authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e*Chain not included; feel free to use the contact form on this site for chain or leather options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Ionia pendant is thoughtfully procured from reputable artifact collectors to create one-of-a-kind pieces that can be proudly worn for millennia to come. The gold elements are hand fabricated to create a unique, original piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48501765701889,"sku":null,"price":372.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6904.jpg?v=1776294295","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/medieval-cross-amulet-100-ad","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}