{"product_id":"roman-incense-amulet-unisex-c-100-300-ad","title":"Roman Incense Amulet (c 100 - 300 AD) - Unisex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eRoman Protective Incense Amulet - Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eAn authentic Roman \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esilver\u003c\/span\u003e incense pendant, formed as a hollow teardrop-shaped vessel with an integrated suspension loop. Pendants of this type were designed to contain \u003cstrong\u003eincense, aromatics, or protective substances\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing scent or smoke to escape through small openings or seams when worn or heated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctioned both as personal adornment and their \u003cstrong\u003earomatic qualities, apotropaic protection, and religious significance\u003c\/strong\u003e, often associated with household cult practice, healing, or personal devotion in the Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver alloy, construction method, wear patterns, and mineralized surface are consistent with excavated Roman incense pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from an old European source. \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; contact me for chain or leather options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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":48570626638081,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6892.jpg?v=1776300387","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/roman-incense-amulet-unisex-c-100-300-ad","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}