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Source Description
This necklace is an amalgamation of several different pieces. A thick gold chain is attached to a central medallion, which holds a coin of the Roman emperor Commodus in its center, possibly an ancient replica. A second pendant chain is attached to the bottom of the medallion, strung with ten tiny amulets representing figures of gods, goddesses, and theatrical actors.
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Document identity
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126196
label
Collar with Medallion and Pendant
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126196
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object
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Collar with Medallion and Pendant
description
This necklace is an amalgamation of several different pieces. A thick gold chain is attached to a central medallion, which holds a coin of the Roman emperor Commodus in its center, possibly an ancient replica. A second pendant chain is attached to the bottom of the medallion, strung with ten tiny amulets representing figures of gods, goddesses, and theatrical actors.
date
Collar: c. 200–300 CE,
Coin: c. 177 CE
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60762222
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Jewelry
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Diameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.)
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Egypt, Alexandria, Roman
accession
1948.419
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tec
gold
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Collar with Medallion and Pendant, Collar: c. 200–300 CE,
Coin: c. 177 CE. Egypt, Alexandria, Roman. Gold; diameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mallon, 1948.419
collection
GR - Roman
inscriptions
inscription
"L. AUREL. COM.MODUS AVG."
didYouKnow
The undamaged pendant figures include, among others, Baubo, Serapis, Isis-Demeter, and a dwarf (perhaps a comic actor).
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mallon
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2026-05-29 06:31:41.343000
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126196
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Greek and Roman Art
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GR - Roman
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gold
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