Ca. AD 100 - 300.
A Roman necklace pendant resembling a gladius sword. This particular accessory was not only worn by legionaries but also by gladiators, irrespective of their background. It served as an amulet, offering protection against injuries that they could potentially face in the Colosseum arena.
Size: 44mm x 7mm; Weight: 8.2g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
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