Collar with Medallion and Pendant
AD 200–300
Maker Unknown
Greek and Roman Art
Collar with Medallion and Pendant, AD 200–300. Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 3rd century. Gold; diameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mallon 1948.419 The central gold coin is an aureus of Commodus, minted before he became sole emperor.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Jewelry
- Formatted Medium
- gold
- Medium
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: "L. AUREL. COM.MODUS AVG."
- Departments
- Greek and Roman Art
- Accession Number
- 1948.419
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mallon
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 103 Roman
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