R156 - SUPERB EARLY ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE DIANA GODDESS PENDANT

Product Description

ID

Pendant

FOUND

WESTERN EUROPE

AGE

1st CENTURY B.C. - 3rd CENTURY A.D.

SIZE

1.45" high x 1" wide

CONDITION

COMPLETE RARE PRESERVATION
WITH SUPREME BRONZE PATINA.
NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION.

NOTE

A RARE, CAST EXAMPLE THAT
IS WEARABLE!  VERY HIGH RELIEF
AND WITH A SUPERB PATINA.

PERFECT TO WEAR AS IS OR 
EMBELLISH WITH GOLD FOR
AN UNFORGETTABLE CUSTOM
JEWELRY PIECE!

DIANNA WAS THE GODDESS OF
THE HUNT, OF THE MOON AND
FRIEND TO ALL ANIMALS OF 
THE WOODLANDS, ABLE TO 
TALK AND CONTROL THEM.

INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX

Comes with a certificate of
authenticity / information sheet

Whether you want to add a spectacular artifact of Roman mythology to your collection, are are looking for an incredible WEARABLE ancient Roman pendant of one of Rome's most important Goddesses, this is a piece not to be missed.  It is a cast AND COMPLETE ancient bronze pendant of the Goddess Diana, patron goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature in Roman mythology, associated with wild animals and woodlands, and having the power to talk to and control animals. 

This extremely rare example of Roman jewelry and religion could have been worn by either a man or woman and for a variety of purposes dear to the original ancient owner.  Wearable or keep in its case as a superb display piece.  It is also ideal to have a custom jeweler incorporate into an absolutely unforgettable, unique piece of jewelry, embellished in gold.  Impossible to improve on!!!  INTACT AND COMPLETE WITH NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION.

Diana was equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, though she had an independent origin in Italy.  Diana was known as the virgin goddess of childbirth and women. She was one of the three maiden goddesses, along with Minerva and Vesta, who swore never to marry. Oak groves and deer were especially sacred to her.  As a goddess of hunting, Diana often wears a short tunic and hunting boots. She is often portrayed holding a bow, and carrying a quiver on her shoulder, accompanied by a deer or hunting dogs. Like Venus, she was portrayed as beautiful and youthful. The crescent moon, sometimes worn as a diadem, is a major attribute of the goddess.

Be wary of modern copies of ancient artifacts that have been around for many decades and sold to unsuspecting tourists, as well as found every day in online auctions and curio shops.  In our own museum lab facility, we subject EVERY PIECE to rigorous inspection and authentication.  Each purchase from us accompanied by a written lifetime, unconditional guarantee of authenticity and proper identification.

The Classic Roman Empire was a unique association of peoples and places such as the Mediterranean World had never seen before.  What had been a patchwork of Hellenistic monarchies, independent city-states, and Celtic tribes was miraculously united into one great political entity.  At its peak rule, the Roman Empire stretched from Spain to Syria and England to Egypt.  Much of the success of the Empire can be attributed to the protection afforded by its near invincible war machine, the Roman army.  Many tactics and weapons were first pioneered by this massive military force and just the thought of having to challenge this entity thwarted many a foreign enemy.  Those that were brave (or foolish) enough to go up against Rome's military were quickly made examples of to the rest of the world.  The technology and strength of the Roman military was the guardian of this great society in the West for some 500 years.  

Our modern world today benefits much from a host of technological innovations first given to us by the ancient Romans.  From simple inventions such as blown glass and underground sewer systems to major concepts in engineering and the Roman calendar.