{"product_id":"roman-gold-pendant-leporis-3rd-4th-c-ad","title":"Roman Gold Pendant 'Leporis' (3rd-4th c. AD)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eA remarkably rare Roman gold pendant depicting a reclining rabbit, crafted in high karat gold with softly modeled, hammered contours. The animal is shown in a compact, recumbent pose with rounded haunches, a defined brow, and delicately indicated ears. A neatly forged suspension loop rises from the back, allowing the piece to be worn as a personal charm or luxurious amulet. Miniature gold animal pendants of this quality were prized throughout the late Roman world, symbolizing vitality, good fortune, and gentle domesticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThis example is exceptionally well preserved, its surfaces retaining the rich, warm sheen characteristic of ancient high-purity gold. Pieces of this subject and craftsmanship are seldom encountered on the market, especially with such distinguished provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eMaterial: High karat gold\u003cbr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eDate: Roman Empire, 3rd–4th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eDimensions: 15 mm x 13 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eWeight: 1.5 g\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly the collection of Mr. R. Unger; earlier with a London gallery; acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eUnique Identifier: P-29-G\u003cbr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition with natural surface softness typical of high-karat hammered gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003ePresented in untouched condition, with only gentle preservation cleaning. No modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eIn late Roman society, gold animal pendants were intimate luxury objects worn for both charm and symbolism. Rabbits and hares appear in Roman art as emblems of fertility, renewal, and domestic prosperity. Small sculptural pendants like this were often gifted as protective tokens or worn discreetly on necklaces by individuals of means. This piece stands as a refined example of Roman miniature goldwork, combining personal symbolism with elegant craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504604537162,"sku":"P-29-G","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_9161.jpg?v=1768838453","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-gold-pendant-leporis-3rd-4th-c-ad","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}