This is a gold body-chain, and whilst often seen in Hellenistic and Roman art actual examples are rare. It is likely to only ever have been worn once by the young woman or teenage girl for whom it was made. Only five of the gems at the front have survived, there were originally nine. At the back where the chains join together there is a coin within a decorated mount, it dates back to AD 367-83. I came across it at the British Museum.

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  5. I love ancient relics from the far distant past, Becky. How things used to be… ahhh…
    I have a couple of squares for you today… luckily I thought on earlier! 😀
    https://wp.me/pVkLb-5mE (although I almost forgot to include the link again!)

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  16. I love the ancient civilization parts of museums, Becky, and was in the British Museum once a number of years ago. My daughter and I were astonished to find that many objects were right where people could touch them easily, even though I’m sure they’re not supposed to. You went jewelry, I’m going musical but current.

    Pink Martini

    janet

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    1. I quite fancy a pink martini, as in drink right now! Been such a lovely day, and now I fancy sitting back, with a drink in hand, and reflecting on the day

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