Cleveland Museum of Art

Collar with Medallion and Pendant

Date

Collar: c. 200–300 CE, Coin: c. 177 CE

Medium

gold

Culture

Egypt, Alexandria, Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

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. The undamaged pendant figures include, among others, Baubo, Serapis, Isis-Demeter, and a dwarf (perhaps a comic actor).

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