Pendant
A circular engraved sardonyx pendant with a gold mount. The engraved sardonyx depicts a peacock standing left, with a butterfly above. The mount is openwork in design with the decoration comprising a pattern of alternate semi-circular open arcs and solid triangles, derived from a Classical palmette motif. The inner circumference of the mount is decorated with an irregular beaded pattern. A suspension loop with double-grooved decoration extends from one end. The style of decoration exhibited by this pendant is most common in the third century AD.
Start Year
200
End Year
300
Comment
Beaurains, B14 = BM 1924.5.14.5; Diameter: 2.5cm
Material
Gold
Hoard
