Circa 100-300 AD A sophisticated gold necklace with a loop in loop strand, rope-like in appearance, the chain shows particularly fine workman. Due to its fine workman, it is believed to be made by an atelier in Rome. For similar see: Richter, Gisela M. A. 1923. “ Classical Department: Miscellaneous Accessions.” Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 24 (9): pp. 282-83, fig. 30. Oliver, Andrew Jr. 1966. “Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Jewellery.” Bulletine of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 24 (9): pp. 282-83, fig. 30. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number: 17.190.1649. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: L:215mm; 23.2g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.