amulet; pendant

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Object Type: amulet; pendant
Museum number: 1917,0601.2981
Description: Gold amulet-pendant; hollow cylinder with fitted cap at one end; three rings soldered for suspension; each decorated with three globules; cylinder fitted with sulphur; according to the catalogue when the sulphur is removed, at the end is a mass of white silk thread, originally twisted up into a strand;
Cultures/periods: Roman
Production date: 1stC-4thC
Materials: gold; sulphur; silk
Technique: soldered; twisted
Dimensions: Length: 4 centimetres; Weight: 46 grains
Curator's comments: Threads played an important part in magic.
Bibliographic references: Jewellery / Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum. (2981)
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name: Bequeathed by: Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Acquisition date: 1897
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1917,0601.2981

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