An ancient Roman gold Onyx Cameo pendant with a dancing Maenad

A Roman gold and Onyx cameo pendant with granulation.

In Greek Mythology, maenads were the female followers of Dionysus and the most significant members of the Thiasus, the god’s retinue. Their name literally translates as “raving ones”. Maenads were known as Bassarids in Roman mythology after the penchant of the equivalent Roman god Bacchus, to wear a bassaris or fox skin.

Material: solid gold (high carat)
Weight: 8.16 gram
Date: Roman, 2nd – 3rd century AD
Measurement: overall: 41 x 32 mm
Condition: Extremely fine condition

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