Copper-alloy, 28.86 grams, 77.88 mm. Circa 1st-2nd century AD. A very large cast copper-alloy pendant in the form of a crescent with ribbed suspension loop above. The plate is facetted, with collar and knop finials. Below the suspension loop is a circular hole. The outer faces of the pendant are tinned. Reference: Read, B. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, vol.1, Langport, 2001 item 406. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.