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Roman Gold Pendant with Post Medieval Cameo of Athena Pallas,

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Gold pendant with solid loop and felegree border decoration- probably Ancient Roman; encased Post Medieval cameo of Athens Pallas or Minerva. Goddess is wearing a Corinthian helmet ,sleeveless-chain body armour with breastplate representing the winged head with snakes for hair of the Gorgon Medusa; 31.6mm, 7.7 grams. From the collection of UK gentleman. Acquired in the 2000s. FOOTNOTES :See samples of Museo Del Prado, 18en Century Marble; Rembrandt, Palade Athena, 1657.