Ancient Engraved Gold Amuletic Bead. Roman, 3rd–4th Century Ad.

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Object description :

"Ancient Engraved Gold Amuletic Bead. Roman, 3rd–4th Century Ad."

An ancient engraved gold amuletic bead.

Roman, 3rd–4th century AD.

Dimensions: 3 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm.

Weight: 4.17 grams.

A finely crafted hollow gold bead with a square profile, each of its four faces engraved with the inscriptions: ZEYC, CAPA, π IC, and EIC’. Likely intended as an amuletic object, the inscriptions suggest a syncretic blend of Greek and Latin, possibly invoking protective or religious significance.

Provenance: Private English Collection, assembled between the late 1970s and early 1990s.

Price: 2 200 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition

Material: Gold

Reference: 1546910
Availability: In stock